So, you can measure about anything. In odd and simple ways, life is about measuring things. It is our nature; part of our DNA.
Just an observation. I was thinking about how many close “nonfamily” friends I have had in life. I determined, in rather quick order, that few folks have held this status, if that is the right word. I am thinking, hoping maybe, that this is because I am particular about who I let that close to me – rather than the alternative.
Not dwelling on that paradox, I thought how might one quantify it all – your best friend. I guess one method might be simple calculus, i.e., determine the number of times they show up when you need them – in good and bad times. Using this metric leaves no doubt who my BFF is…
Amazon.
There you have it.