This is a great discussion. I certainly do not believe there is a pat answer to the friendship question.In my case , The Lord has made it clear to me that being friendly is my only choice. I have to be able to look myself in the mirror every morning. I have to stand before him and I certainly could not if I did not treat my wife with dignity and love.Whether she treats me the same is irrelevant.
OK then, let me expand on this fascinating discussion:
Is it possible to treat someone with dignity, and lovingly, but not as a "best friend"?
Are we called to be loving and respectful (as I believe we are), but it's unclear that we are to be friendly?
Can one be FRIENDLY without acting as a BEST friend???
