Every Mature Person Can Relate To This

As I've matured, I've gained a lot of respect for reliable people.  I have some very close friends who just aren't reliable.  I have a lot more respect for my distant friend who are reliable than I have for my close friends who aren't reliable.  Reliability demands respect.  When the shit hits the fan, like it did with me 2.5 years ago, I'd count on my reliable distant friends before I'd count on my unreliable close friends.  No substitute for reliability exists.