A good friend isn’t what you go to bargain for in the market, so, what are the traits of a good friend. You have heard someone say, she is a snitch, I don’t trust her, and the likes. Often in life, we crave association, companionship, this is because we are social animals.
Friendship is usually associated with love, loyalty, trust, happiness, common goals, and respect, by definition, it is a mutual relationship between one or more persons usually referred to as a friend.
This is also why we have cliques, our cliques are those friends that know what strangers do not know and they usually love and want the best for one another.
Meanwhile, friendships exist in two dimensions; its either good or bad. There is a common saying that “show me your friend and I will tell you who you are,” this means that you are as good as the company you keep.
Having said this, you might want to examine your company and if also you are a good friend. The following tips will help you.
1. No pretence: A true friend does not pretend. They are transparent, they have no ulterior motive. You do not try to be someone else.
2. Cheerleader: They are your biggest motivator and accountability, partner.
3. Honesty is your watchword: No matter what you are honest even in your most vulnerable state. You are honest to a fault.
4. Communication: Irrespective of the distance, you stay in touch. You have no excuse, this is the 21st century, the internet has provided convenient ways to achieve this. It could be done through video calls, texts, or just voice calls.
And you offer listening ears even when you do not have a solution to their problem. It is comforting to have someone to who you can pour your heart whenever you need to.
Examine yourself, are you are a good friend? Share that one thing that has kept you going as a good friend in the comment session below.
