HOW TO know a true friend.
How to know a true friend.
A true friend is someone who has your back when things are going very wrong in your life. A true friend is someone who keeps their promises, and makes you want to keep yours, too. A true friend is someone who neither leads nor follows, but walks with you. You'll know when you find them.
True friends aren't phony with you. They show you who they really are. They're honest with you when it matters most. They never try to deceive you to make themselves seem stronger, more successful, or better than they really are.
It's important to note that all true friends are loyal friends but not all loyal friends are true friends.
So, the truth is, you’ll make a lot of different friends during your life, but true friends are hard to come by and far more rewarding. Luckily, true friends are pretty easy to spot, and knowing the signs of a true friend will help you figure out who to get closer with and who to stay away from.
I'll be listing three basic things that'll help you know if your friend is a true and caring friend or just a friend.
1.Think about whether they offer support and encouragement.
Real friends make you feel needed, confident, and happy. Everyone needs a little positive energy here and there, and true friends have it in spades. Even when they disagree with you ("that hat looks like it came from a dead opossum") they still support you the best they can.
If your friend gives you genuine compliments, on everything from your new outfit to your work ethic; it's a good sign.
See if your friend is your cheerleader; Though your friend doesn't have to always cheer you on, if your friend is a good friend, then they should be your fan and should always root for you to succeed.
2. See if they truly listen to you.
Sometimes all you need is for someone to shut up and listen. True friends know how to close their mouths and open their ears, as long as you can do the same from time to time. They make eye contact when talking, remember what you've told them, and ask thoughtful questions. Notice who does most of the talking. In an ideal friendship, both friends should
3.Consider whether you communicate openly with each other.
With true friends, you happily share embarrassing stories and secrets, and they share them back. They'll pick up on your moods without cues. "Dude-- you seem off today," for example, may be a guy's best attempt at emotional empathy, but it is still a meaningful sign of friendship. He cares, dude. When things get rough, true friends don't beat around the bush, they have mature, honest conversations that get to the point.
In summary guys, it's of great importance that you be able to know a good friend from a bad one, this will help you in growing in different ramifications of life.
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