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Qualities of true friends
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A good friend walks the talk and shows that they care by their actions – big and small.
Having good friends who love and support you for who you are is really important for your
happiness.

A good friend:

 is there for you, no matter what

 doesn’t judge you
 doesn’t put you down or deliberately hurt your feelings
 is kind and respectful to you
 is someone whose company you enjoy
 is loyal
 is trustworthy and willing to tell you the truth, even when it’s hard for you to hear
 laughs with you
 sticks around when things get tough
 makes you smile
 is there to listen
 comforts you when you cry.

Listen to them
Try to understand a situation from your friend’s point of view. Ask questions to get a sense of
the problem or issue, but the main thing is to listen to them. You don’t have to have all the
answers, and don’t assume that your friend wants advice – they might just want to talk so
that they can work it out for themselves.

friendship means you are able to count on one another. Part of caring for a friend is honoring
what they tell you, no matter the significance, with confidentiality and respect. A true friend
should never laugh or mock, but listen with open ears and offer advice if asked. An example
of having a trustworthy friend is being able to talk to them about a personal issue you are
facing, knowing that what is said will stay between the two of you and that they will not
judge you or the circumstance.

3. Compassion

Having compassion is when you are able to be empathetic and genuinely there for your friends on a
daily basis and during times of need. Having compassion and empathy is a requirement for a healthy
friendship because it’s important to have friends that you can count on to be there for you. An
example of what a compassionate friend could look like is if your dog died and your friend came to
your side to listen to how you felt in that moment of grief. In this scenario, the friend was
compassionate by being present and listening to your situation and supportive by being there for you. 

4. Honesty

Honesty is a requirement for a strong and successful friendship because, at the end of the day, people
usually will be more hurt when the truth is concealed than by the truth itself, whatever it may be.
Whether it is lying about a simple thing like whether or not you like your friend’s outfit, or something
more significant, being dishonest eats away at the foundation of a healthy friendship. Even though
being honest may mean having more difficult conversations with your friend, it will make for a
stronger and better friendship.
 10 signs of an Unhealthy Relationship
Reflective Essay
Qualities of true friends
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