How making friends at work enhances your life and the workplace

Have you ever wondered if your co-workers could be more than just colleagues? Could they be your friends, or even something more?
A few days ago, I hosted my friend Kay who was visiting Toronto from Jamaica, at the most joyous dinner with her daughter and my family. We have been friends since 1985. We met at work in 1985, and our friendship has remained strong and precious to us both.