I suggest three years as the longest possible length for a small group, but this depends on the group—and the culture. When dealing with reserved Canadians, I find that it takes more time for efforts for self-disclosure to actually pay off. Barriers to true friendship are high in our individualistic culture, especially in cities. In my experience as both a campus InterVarsity Christian Fellowship staffworker and a college teacher I have found that even though the student world is more conducive to