It's easy to find a fair-weather friend. But how do you find someone to stand with you through the storms? Well, the new movie Woodlawn shows us that authentic relationships require evaluation, reconciliation, and restoration... First, authentic relationships require evaluation. As you develop a deep connection with someone, it's crucial to honestly evaluate where you are in your relationship. Are there any wrongs to be righted? Next, reconciliation. Once you recognize the hurt, be ready and willing to reconcile the situation. And finally, authentic relationships require restoration. Make sure that behavior really changes in the future. 

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