There are those who are close to us every day. They are the ones we are responsible for. In our relationships we show love and welcome them in their weaknesses and embrace them and build them up.

I couldn't have put it better myself. That's exactly it: commitment. Is seeing people for who they are and choosing to be with them no matter what. That's friendship, that's love.

Thank you so much for your carefully written reply. I will make sure to mention your point of view in this subject the next time I write about the Little Prince!