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The Importance Of Friendship
The definition of friendship is a relationship between people who like each other and enjoy each other’s company
People are drawn together and establish friendships because they have:
- Common Interests
- History
- Common Values
- Equality
Friends can be that rock that you lean on when you are upset, your trusted confidants when you do not feel you can talk to your family, your support system when you are grieving and your problem-solvers when you do not know what to do next.
There are so many benefits to having friends and although you may not think of this – friends can make life so much better, even with the extra work you sometimes have to put into them.
Truth-be-told, friends can be inspiring and infuriating at the same time, but most of the time a good friendship is worth the effort.
Here are some reasons why friendships are important:
1) You can always lean on your friends
Friends are important because you can always lean on them. They are like “shadows” that are always there when you need them. If you are upset, angry, frustrated and/or confused, you can always turn to your friends for advice and support.
In addition, friends can boost your mood by helping you resolve issues that you cannot resolve on your own. When you are sad, it is your friends that can make you laugh and when you do not feel like talking, they know how to step away and give you the space you need to process your feelings.
2) Friends are always there to listen to you
Another reason friends are so important is that they are always there to listen to you. True friends do not get “tired” or “frustrated” because you need to share your feelings with them, rather they actively listen to what you have to say and offer their opinions, when you ask for them.
Moreover, friends are not just available during the difficult times; they are also there to listen to your beliefs, feelings, thoughts, happy moments, ideas and dreams.
Furthermore, friends have the ability to reduce your stress and inspire you to make positive changes in your life.
3) You can trust your friends to keep your secrets
One of the best reasons to have friends is that they are trustworthy. You can tell your deepest, darkest secrets to your true friends and they will not betray you.
In fact, your friends would rather take your secrets to the grave then betray your trust.
Knowing that you can be yourself and share your secrets with your friends not only takes a lot of stress off of you, it also improves your mood.
4) Friends won’t judge you
Another important reason to have friends is that they will not judge you. True friends will not criticize you or inject their beliefs into your situation.
They will also not offer their advice and/or opinions unless you ask for them. The goal of your friends is to help you resolve your issues and live the best life possible.
Friends support you regardless of the issue, and they love you unconditionally, even when you do not do what they think you should do.
5) Friends push you to be your best
Friends are great motivators; which is why it is important to have them.
When you feel like throwing up your hands and giving up, it is your friends that push you to keep going.
Your friends not only want you to accomplish your goals, they are ecstatic for you when you do. They are your biggest supporters.
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