Having a mate is an amazing thing. Be it if it lasts long, or it's just short, I feel like I can trust who it is with my charries deepest secrets *eyebrow wiggle* but in all seriousness, I hardly ever use my other characters, only Mingan, and his mate I feel like I can trust to a large extent. She is an overall amazing person. But yes, mates are an amazing thing, and are great to have. (And most definitely are NOT for show!)