money and friends

I was talking to UR the other day in the car, and he spoke of how he never lived on campus during his college years. Because he lived so close, his parents financially forced him to live at home, a mere 20 minutes away. But those 20 minutesthat saved him $5K/year cost him unfounded relationships, something priceless he says. He was still satisfied with his college experience, nonetheless. "You take what you get," he said.

Good man. But it got me thinking about these relationships we build. If someone asked me, "How much would I have to pay you for your friendship with _______ end?" What would that price be?

I couldn't say, but more than $5,000 I'll tell you that.

The two categories don't match up. Green paper can't win a fight against friendship and love. I hope.