So true!  I remember, right after we moved, there was someone who I wanted to befriend.  She was going through something kind of tough, so I called to ask what they liked on their pizza.  I really didn’t give her a choice.  When I dropped off the pizza, her house was not pristine!  It was lived in and honestly a little chaotic, but it was real.  Authentic.  I instantly felt more connected to her and instantly felt like I could be myself and that my weaknesses would be safe with her.  I know it sounds weird, but I was trying to bless her in that moment and she blessed me more than she will ever know.  She gave me a huge gift!