It’s important to note that it is hard to have an authentic friendship with someone who must have you as a part of their life in a way that is mostly advisory. One of the qualities of a great friendship is honesty. When a relationship has been in the assignment/advisor stage for a length of time and there is a need for a person’s service in one’s life, it can affect both parties’ ability or willingness to speak the truth in love when there’s an attempt to transition to a friendship.
