Defination of Good Friendship
This question is a very inspiring one because there are so many facets of a good friendship. I believe that the first and most important is respect. Many people would disagree but when you think about the people we have in our lives they are there for a reason. Usually, it's because they add something to our lives and in order for them to give anything mentally to us is because we respect their opinion and listen. Secondly, and not any less important is communication. You must be able to talk openly and without reservation. Be able to accept compliments and listen to helpful criticism. Furthermore, a friend makes time for a person who is in need of comfort, a shoulder to cry on, or just being able to listen without judgment of what you are being told. Our opinion isn't always wanted but an open ear is most definitely needed. You need to be honest with a friend and if you see them doing something that isn't appropriate you should be able to tell them, not critically but realizing we all have to face the same situations at some point in our lives. If you want to be a true friend then you have to give your friendship unconditionally in order to get the same thing in return. Keep in mind that laughter heals the heart and keeps the pain of life's lessons from controlling our actions and relationships. There are choices and consequences and we know when we have made the wrong choice simply by seeing the consequence of our decision. The same is true with friendship, we can choose those we wish to be friends with but always be on the lookout for those who want to be our friend. The consequence of throwing away a potential friend is the possibility of forever losing the one who just might become our soul mate for this lifes journey.
This question is a very inspiring one because there are so many facets of a good friendship. I believe that the first and most important is respect. Many people would disagree but when you think about the people we have in our lives they are there for a reason. Usually, it's because they add something to our lives and in order for them to give anything mentally to us is because we respect their opinion and listen. Secondly, and not any less important is communication. You must be able to talk openly and without reservation. Be able to accept compliments and listen to helpful criticism. Furthermore, a friend makes time for a person who is in need of comfort, a shoulder to cry on, or just being able to listen without judgment of what you are being told. Our opinion isn't always wanted but an open ear is most definitely needed. You need to be honest with a friend and if you see them doing something that isn't appropriate you should be able to tell them, not critically but realizing we all have to face the same situations at some point in our lives. If you want to be a true friend then you have to give your friendship unconditionally in order to get the same thing in return. Keep in mind that laughter heals the heart and keeps the pain of life's lessons from controlling our actions and relationships. There are choices and consequences and we know when we have made the wrong choice simply by seeing the consequence of our decision. The same is true with friendship, we can choose those we wish to be friends with but always be on the lookout for those who want to be our friend. The consequence of throwing away a potential friend is the possibility of forever losing the one who just might become our soul mate for this lifes journey.
