FRIENDSHIP
A friend is someone u constantly connect with it can be a connection over shared interest, value, benefits, or experience . you share a close affection with a friend and u enjoy having them around. a friend can leave next to you on the opposite town 1000 miles away or even be someone you haven't met in person.
note;as longas a person is there for you and u both regard each other as friends you are friends. but it is important to distinguish the kinds of friendship, and some of this friendship overlap anyone in this category is a good friend.
Type of friends
life long friends ÷generally this are friends you have known your whole life and it likely you met in kindergarten or primary school .
Best friends (BFF)÷a best friend can be a life long friend they are typically yoru closest and dearest friend ❤ the person you share everything with and you have a deep and strong connection with your BFF then any one else.
close friends ÷a close friend can also be a life long friend and while you are close with them,you don't share everything with them you hold them at a distance, but you trust them and rely on them .
social group friends ÷generally social group friends are people you socialize with,and you are kind of friends, they may be friends of friends ,your partner friends or just people you know .
friends vs acquaintance vs family
an acquaintance is just some one you know you see them frequently or rarely they can be co-worker your favourite bus driver or someone you talk to on occasions.
family ? are relatives or friends my mom is my best friend, my dad and grandad ? are my family the rest falls more on the relatives ❤ or acquaintance bowl because I don't really know them and some of them are on dafe for my mental health .
quality of a good friend .
a good friend must always be there for u no matter what
a good friend never judges
a good friend never deliberately hurts you
a good friend will always respect and be kind to you
you must always enjoy a good friend company
a good friend never will always celebrate you
a good friend will never be jealous of your success
a good friend will always trust you
a good friend will always love and support you
All this quality can help if you are not sure about your friendship, u don't know what to do or say with a politically toxic friendship, u want to fgure out what true friendship looks like and also if u want to know how to be a good friend to the people in your life.
why good friends are important .
being a great friend to someone and having friend support back is good for your well being. but when you really think about it,what makes a good friend.
benefits of having friends
improves your mood
reduce stress and depression
helps to reach your goal
boost your self wort and self confidence
other quality of a good friend
Note not every friend is a good friend but identical a good friend should process All the following qualities.
1. A good friend holds space for you .
2. they honour your boundaries .
3 .they are kind .
4. A good friend is authentically who they are
5. A good friend is honest .
6 .they meet your love laugh .
7. you can trust them.
8 .they are nurturing.
9 . they are positive for you .
10 .A good friend actively listens to you .
11 .they have you back .
12 .a good friend sees you .
13 .they are huggable .
14. they have an open heart ❤ .
15 .they can have deep soul filling conversation .
16. they don't reach out when you are needed .
17 .A good friend will always be happy for you .
18. they are adventurous and fun to be around .
19 they respect you .
20 .a good friend is =no awkward scilent.
21 .they have things in common with you .
22 .A good friend reciprocate.
23 .they are loyal .
24. A good friend is dependable
25. they are empathetic. .
final thoughts on quality of a good friend .
it's quite the list right? and this quality of a good friend outlined here isn't an exhaustive list but they are some more important.
I can honestly say that my two friends posses all this quality, and I am blessed ? to have them in my life . does the person you consider to be a good friend share all or most of this quality?