The Other

Why might we need others in our lives?  I don't mean a bunch of people as in a crowd.  Why do we need a couple of people who are close to us, who know us?  A reason for me, is that I can have the  chance to accept myself through the eyes of another.  Have you never been down on yourself, and someone in your life comes along and tells you how good, precious and important you are to them?  I am a guy who likes and flourishes in solitude, but I need to have a balance.  In solitude, God might reveal my mess.  In relationship, I have a balance.  It is good to love your enemies.  That way, they would feel more guilty about telling you what a jerk they think you are.