A big round of applause for Lyle Chafa for her article, "A Case Study in Platonic Adoration" about she met both of her best friend throughout her life. Being lonely isn't a bad thing at all but being lonely  is what brought to your first best friend must be wonderful. I was once lonely, but I met my first best friend in middle school. I'm glad that Lyle was able to her two best and closest friend who have "proven their loyalty" to her despite her countless trepasses. Thank you, Lyle for sharing your story of how you met your two best friend throughout your life.