Category: Let's talk
I am sure, If you asked two people what friends are, they would both answer rather differently. This was largely inspired by a topic in the dating and relationships board. The question here is, who do you consider a friend? What appeals to you in friendships? What must you have in order to term them a friend? Do you call everyone in the world a friend, everyone who says hello to you as a friend? Someone who asks for your frieship? ARe there other requirements? What sets friendships and accquaintances? Do you prefer a large number of friends or a small number of friends?
When you say friend...
I'm thinking true friend. Someone you trust completely. Someone you tell your secrets to in full confidence. Someone you tell it's OK to call you at 3 AM and really mean it. This person's got your back no matter what, and you theirs. Too much more and we're getting detailed...
A friend to me is someone who trusts you. someone who will always have your back. Someone who helps you in hard times. Someone who doesn't cae about you differences. Someone who is there when you need them.
A friend to me is someone who trusts you. someone who will always have your back. Someone who helps you in hard times. Someone who doesn't cae about you differences. Someone who is there when you need them.
Someone who rides the good times with you and sticks with you through the hard times.
A friend is someone I like and don’t mind hanging out with or just talking to. Truthfully I’d say most of my friends I don’t necessarily believe they have my back or are the most trusted people I’d confide in. But that is ok with me just having a friend to have a good time with isn’t a bad thing.
A true friend is:
Someone with whom I can share secrets, trusting them not to tell others. breaking confidence is not okay.
someone who doesn't mind taking a call at all hours of the night to talk, provide a virtual shoulder to cry on, etc.
And yes, as a previous poster stated, someone who will stay and support emotionally and otherwise through whatever storms life throws our way.
Someone who won't sugar-coat it when constructive criticism is needed. Sometimes brutal honesty is a necessary part of life.
This is why I think it's so important for people who could possibly end up more than friends one day, to start out with a very strong and concrete friendship before taking that next step. since they know each other so well, they'll be able to talk things through when arguments arise, and so, they can compromise and problem-solve better.
Friends to me are people I can trust to be there for me and me for them, even if it's four in the morning when they need to call and talk. People whom I know will help me, if I need it. To be considered a friend of mine, you need to have at least some things in common with me. I prefer a small group of friends, rather than having 100 so-called friends and then finding out, when I really need them, only four of them are there for me. I am not close to much fo my family, so my friends have been a God send over the years. I can honestly say that I wouldn't be here today if it weren't for my friends.
The definition of a friend will definitely vary from person to person. I believe a large factor is the person's personality, because certain personalities are more compatible and tolerant of certain people more than others. For example, I am very laid back and take humor and sarcasm well. Someone who is more serious isn't apt to respond to sarcasm the same way. As for me, I would say the number one thing in friendship is loyalty. You can't be friends with someone who hasn't shown you that they are trustworthy, and that they believe you are trustworthy as well. I have one close friendship, though I've found that I don't have trouble getting along with people often.