Our lives are shaped by our friendships. Is there such a thing as "friendship for life"? What happens when a friend suddenly becomes a competitor? And what is the right balance between closeness and distance? In conversation with Katja Kraus, her dialogue partners from politics, culture, and sports provide unusually candid insights into their understanding of friendship, its significance in their lives, and how they deal with fractures in personal relationships. A book that thoughtfully explores the various forms of friendship—and the people who often mean more to us than our own families.