Is it a mistake to be too friendly with your long-term clients?

[Btaliat]

It's advisable for the freelancers to maintain professional distance with the clients. You don't need to be creating too much familiarity. Doing that will make it somehow difficult for you to refuse offers whenever they ask. It is always better you only get closer because it is needed. However, getting closer can be advisable if the clients have more clients that they can refer. In such a situation, find ways of making sure that you are doing it professionally.