Friends are the family you get to choose. Good friendships make life meaningful, joyous, and fun. They become the people we live life with and begin to rely on. But good friends aren’t only important for making good times even better. Rather, true friends also play a pivotal role during hard times. In fact, it is when you find yourself in a challenging time, that you can identify who truly is a real friend, and who is there just for the fun.
What is a True Friend and What is a Fake Friend?
Sometimes it can be hard to discern who is a true friend. For the most part, a true friend:
Sticks With You Through Thick and Thin
A true friend is always there for you, no matter what. When you get dumped, a true friend will bring you a pint of your favorite of ice cream and watch a movie with you. If you need to vent about your family or work, a true friend will be there for you and listen. When it feels like the world is against you, they will support you and remind you that you are loved and cared for.
Wants What’s Best for You
A true friend will tell you when your dress does not flatter you. They aren’t afraid to speak up and will warn you about a potential relationship mistake. A true friend will motivate you to go to the gym even when you don’t feel like it. They know your goals and will always try to support you in achieving them, even when you don’t feel like it.
Genuinely Celebrates You
There are many people who pretend to be your friend but when you tell them about something good that happens to you, they judge you, undermine it, or they are jealous. A true friend, however, genuinely wants to see you succeed. They are part of your support system through your hard times, and also your biggest cheerleaders.
Accepts You for Who You Are
True friends are people who know you’re crazy and love it anyway. You can jam out to your favorite Taylor Swift song in your embarrassing Hello Kitty pajamas, and your friend will love you for it. A true friend doesn’t judge.
Choose Your Friends Wisely
Sometimes it hurts to examine our friends and realize that they aren’t good for us. But doing so is beneficial for our overall growth and mental health, so choose your friends wisely!
Remember, you are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with, so be careful about the relationships you give time to.
Fake friends are available in abundance. They come seeking something from the friendships. They might flatter you, have fun with you, and be there for you in your good times. But a true friend is someone who is there through the challenges and the struggles. They are there because they truly care about you, and they will not be afraid of telling you what you need to hear. A true friend is an invaluable and a gift in this life.
