Have you ever met someone with a magnetic personality? Their presence in a room is enough to lift your mood and maybe even draw out parts of your personality that rarely come out otherwise. You will recognize those likable individuals by the way you feel better after having been around them. In our success-driven society, maybe you’ve heard the message that becoming likable is a great way to grow your network, gain influence, or build wealth. I won’t argue with that. Likable people are at a true advantage in so many areas of life. But rarely discussed is the fact that likable people are a gift to those around them. They elevate the spirits of others. They draw individuals together. And they pull people into conversation. The result is that likable people tend to have a lot of close friends. If you agree that friendship is one of life’s true …