WHY are so many worried about me not 'friending back?'

I do not write this for your pity. A friend is a person that I can call and chat with. Someone I cry with. Someone that can set me straight when I have lost my path. I do object when you friend request me and I fail to respond in KIND. I do not know you! For myself a friend is a hug, a pat on the back for trying. Trying to be understanding when I'm scared and alone. I get scared too. Just don't FREAK out if I don't friend back! THAT is simply being CHIDISH.
Last I checked we do not receive 'points' in here for our 'Friend' collection.