Few Qualities of a True friend .

A really nice one to read ,

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An acquaintance has a little something in common with you and merely enjoys your company for a short
time. A fair-weather friend flatters you when the sun is shining and the birds are chirping. A true friend, on
the other hand, has your very best interests at heart and would NEVER
1.Criticise you for being flawed.
As flawed as you might be, as out of place as you sometimes feel, and as lacking as you think you are, you
dont have to hide all the imperfect pieces of yourself from a true friend. They see your flaws as features that
make you interesting and beautiful.
The quality of the happiness between two people grows in direct proportion to their acceptance, and in
inverse proportion to their intolerance and expectations. True friends love and appreciate each other just the
way they are.
2. Walk away when times get tough.
True friendship and good character is all about how a person nurtures another person when they are
vulnerable and can give very little in return. Thus, its not whos standing beside you during good times, but
the ones who stick by you through tough times that are your true friends.
So take note of who remains in your life when times get tough, especially the people who sacrifice the
resources they have in their life to help you improve yours when you need it most. Seriously, when you come
out the other side of a difficult period in your life, look around you. The people still standing beside you are
your true friends.
3. Discourage you.
Unfortunately, some who seem like your friends will try to hold you back from your full potential. It may be
difficult, but dont let these negative imposters bring you down. Dont ever let your so-called friends turn
your sky into a ceiling. Beware of friends who try to belittle your ambitions. Small hearts and minds always
do that. The greatest hearts and minds the people you should spend time around make you feel that you,
too, can become great.
Remember, encouraging things happen when you distance yourself from discouraging people. Doing so
doesnt mean you hate them, it simply means you respect yourself.
4. Hold a grudge over your head.
Some people will refuse to accept that you are no longer who you used to be that youve made mistakes in
the past, learned from them, and moved beyond them. They may not be able to stand the fact that youre
growing and moving on with your life, and so they will try to drag your past to catch up with you. Do not help
them by acknowledging their begrudging behavior. Let go of their negativity, find peace, and liberate
yourself!
A true friend never holds the unchangeable past against you; instead, they help your repair your present and
future. If someone relentlessly judges you by your past and holds it against you, you might have to take
matters into your own hands, and repair your present and future by leaving them behind.
5. Lie to you.
When you keep someone in your life who is a chronic liar, and you keep giving them new chances to be
trusted, you have a lot in common with this person youre both lying and being unfriendly to YOU.
If you know someone who avoids the truth by telling you only what you want to hear, they do so for their own
benefit, not yours. They are not a true friend and they dont deserve to be treated as such.

6. Pretend like they have all the answers.

If you think about the people who have had the greatest positive effect on your life the ones who truly made
a difference you will likely realize that they arent the ones that tried to give you all the answers or solve all
your problems. Theyre the ones who sat silently with you when you needed a moment to think, who lent you
a shoulder when you needed to cry, and who tolerated not having all the answers, but stood beside you
anyway.
Dont look for a friend who will solve all your problems; look for one who will face them with you.
7. Take from you without giving back.
You deserve to be with friends who make you smile friends who dont take you for granted friends who
wont leave you hanging. When you notice that a friend is always taking from you without giving back, you
might need to distance yourself from them for a while. If they care, theyll notice. If they dont, you know
where you stand.
You should want to give, but you shouldnt be forced to always give more than you get. If you feel like you are
being taken advantage of, respect yourself enough to confront the situation. This doesnt mean you have to
stop being friends with those who you feel are at fault, but you need to evaluate your friendships and realize
where to draw the line when you give yourself to certain people.
8. Bully you.
It takes a great deal of courage to stand up to your enemies, but just as much to stand up to your friends.
Sometimes bullying comes from the most unlikely places. Be cognizant of how your friends treat you, and
look out for the subtle jabs they throw. When necessary, confront them or distance yourself from them
whatever it takes to give yourself the opportunity to grow into who you really are.
Lifes too short to be hanging around people who try to control and manipulate you. Anyone who does so is
not a true friend. Gain your independence by taking off the shackles and freeing yourself from these bullies.
(Read The Mastery of Love.)
9. Make you feel like youre burdening them.
True friendship is never burdened with stressful promises and obligations. What true friends do for each
other should be done because they care and because they want to do them. Period.
So dont chase people. They dont need to be chased. If someone is a true friend and wants you in their life,
theyll make room for you. You shouldnt have to fight for a spot. Never, ever force yourself on someone who
continuously overlooks your worth.
Afterthoughts
A true friend who understands your tears and troubles is far more valuable than a hundred friends who only
show up for your smiles and joys. Because a true friend accepts who you truly are, and also helps you become
who you are capable of being.
Friendships like this require more than just finding the right person, they also require you to be the right
person. When someone believes in you enough to lift you up, try not to let them down. True friendship is a
sweet responsibility to be nurtured, not an opportunity to be exploited.
Most people fall into 7,5 Let's just hope everyone understand True friendship's meaning at least now or
maybe if you have a different version , feel free to leave a comment