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I recently asked on Facebook, “What does it mean to be a true friend?” I compiled some of the ideas that resonated strongly with me (some of them paraphrased or slightly altered for ease of reading). Here’s what Tiny Buddha readers had to say: 1. Always be there, even in silence. (sirderm messi) 2. Be kind and listen. Be fun and light. Be serious when needed, love extensively, and forgive always. (@leyla barre) 3. Don’t be scared to tell each other the truth no matter how difficult it may be(.halymasaadia) 4. Guide each other in times of need with your honest opinions. (Ashna Singh) 5. A true friend is someone who always listens and is genuinely interested in the good and bad, and someone who calls or writes just to say hello. (super hero) 6. Be loyal in confidence and character, always open and inviting to share concerns, always honest even if you disagree. (ldoughlas muthomi) 7. A true friend tries his best to cheer you up when you are upset and makes you feel special. (dancan karani) 8. Try and improve their life though your friendship. (hoserm adan) 9. Be who you truly are—be that vulnerable–and provide the other person the space, safety and choice to do the same. (cilmiyarow muqtar) 10. Be genuinely happy when they get, receive, or achieve something you truly desire. (yasin hajji joker) 11. Share the truth in your heart, without the fear of misunderstandings. (Ricardo Marques) 12. Be loyal and forgive but above all: love and respect. (Casey Jo Wagner) 13. Accept the person as they are, as an individual, without conditions. Also, as important as it is for you to be there for them, sometimes you have to be willing to let them be there for you. (Casey Kimes) 14. Remain friends despite a person’s choices in life and don’t bail on them when they aren’t who you want them to be. (Kim Shaw) 15. A true friend always supports the person but doesn’t feel compelled to support the situation. A true friend knows how and when to say the firm, “No.” (moamed abdi) 16. Help yourself and those closest to you grow. To live means to grow, and a true friend is someone that you can honestly say has helped define you as an individual. (Kevin) 17. Celebrate the wins and being there to support the losses. Keep your word and acknowledge it when you don’t. (kevo nyash) 18. Walk in to a friend’s aid when others are walking out. (maurin mooni) 19. Don’t hold grudges over petty disagreements. (lyn ithiri) 20. Show up! You can pretend to care but you cannot pretend to show up. (Sherri Levy) 21. A true friend is someone you feel as comfortable with as you do when you are by yourself. No illusions, no holding back. (Liz McConomy) 22. Be there for the other person in the same way you would be there for yourself. Granted, if you can’t be there for yourself, that’s probably something you should address first. (abdulkadir bukut) 23. Don’t let your own stuff get in the way. The ego is powerful. (Salmanito muzri) 24. Know someone’s least admirable characteristics and still love and support them. (hosni de royal bwouy)
Posted on: Sun, 07 Jul 2013 05:56:18 +0000

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