Friendship

Friendship is important, we need to treasure all those moments together. We all have friends. Having a friend makes us happy and complete. Whenever we have problems and concerns in life, they are right beside us to support and help us through our tough times. They show their concern to us. A friend is someone whom you can trust and rely on. Friendship is who you can be yourself, open up to them, and to hang out with all the time.

I have lots of friends, but some of them are very close to me because I can be myself when I'm with them, but sometimes we go in a group as we go to the comfort room, all will go because the more the merrier. Sometimes, I have trust issues, because I don't like people who break my trust. I consider a friend as best friends when I can tell them all about me, and he/she gains my trust. I have lots of best friends, but some of them are so busy with their academics that we cannot communicate well through social media.

The characteristics of a real friend:

· Trustworthy- You share your secrets and not spreading it to others.

· Honest- Friends don't lie to each other.

· Loving- Either big or small situations, a real friend loves you no matter who you are.

· Supportive- Being there right beside you always.

· Dependable- Even if you are busy, if they need you, you are there to make time for them.

· Loyal- Stay loyal to them and has your back always.

· Encouraging- Pushes you to do this and that, advising you to be the best in all aspects.

I have two best friends since grade 7 (I'm in college now) we are very inseparable like we go home together, always my classmates from grades 7-10, and go to places, but now is different, I miss them so much. During the first year of college, I met five people with whom I became best friends because we study together, we share common interests and our craziness. I love them because they are always there if you need help, they support me in what I love to do with my life, I miss them also because I transferred to another school, and all we do as a communicator is only through messenger, but when I have time, I will visit them. Now, I have new friends, in my new school, we met since the first day, and I like them because I can be myself, I don't need to hide my true self from them, and I'm gifted to have friends like them. I can say that I picked the right friends with that I can get along.

It's easy to become friends with others, but it's not easy to find friends who are trusted. I love making friends because they make me laugh, but sometimes there are misunderstandings, and it's not balanced if it's always happy, but we will talk about the problem and eventually be friends again, and they love me for who I am. When I pick a friend, I'm not that judgemental and choosy, like I want a wealthy friend, who has everything, pretty, and all, I just want a friend who trusts me, who is there by my side, supports me, and be proud of me, makes me laugh, and sincere. I don't usually look at the outside appearance, but what's important is the inside, if I have a friend, I also have the responsibility to be there for them at all times.

To be a good friend:

· Listen to them- You need to listen and understand their sides. Whenever they have concerns and problems to address to you, just listen, and sort their problems and know what they feel.

· Advice- When they have to open up their problems, and you have an advice to them, tell them because it will help them, even if it's still their decision, but you are a good friend, so you tell them advice because all they need is someone to talk and to listen.

· Get their facts- If your friends have something to tell you and it's confidential, just listen and don't be shocked by what they will say, because you are being a good friend, and good friends support each other.

· Protect them from harm- If you are a good friend, protect them because you are not being a good friend if you don't protect them in all kinds of situations, either good or bad. Help them because they can't help themselves sometimes.

· Show you care- Support them throughout, be with them through tough times. Always remind them that you care and be there with them always.

· Keep in touch- You can't be with your friend always, but keep in touch with each other like, message them on messenger, text them, video call them, and all because they know that you remember, miss, and think about them.

· Don't forget yourself- You don't give your all to your friends. Give also time to yourself, yes you deal with their problems, but you also have problems, and you also need your friends to be there with you. It's not only you that will help them but help yourself too.

· Know your limitations- You don't give your all to your friend through tough times. Know your limitations because you can't fix all their problems.

There is also a downside when having friends. We know that sometimes it's hard work because you need to deal with their problems and all, and when you had enough, you kind of want to give up on your friendship, but it's not a good approach because if you are a friend to them, you can't just give up on your friendship. You need to talk about it, and the tension will be over.

There are also situations, and there are all negative, like:

· Someone stole my best friend, and I feel left out. Sometimes we feel that and I've experienced it too, it makes me feel jealous because they stole my best friend and whenever I want to be with that person, I can't because he/she will go to them instead of me, and I feel sad and left out.

· My friend and I both like the same person. It's not a negative situation. I admit that my best friend and I both like the same person, and we did not fight because it's just our like, nothing serious about it.

· Need to end a toxic friendship. Do not be afraid of ending a toxic friendship because it's not healthy anymore, and the feeling is mutual, so end it already. If you don't end it, there are consequences, and it's got to be bad.

Having a friend is so nice because they will never leave you and they will support you. It's like you have another family, a brother and a sister, not by blood, but by heart, because you feel complete when you are with them. It's like a missing puzzle piece to your life. If you find those friends, don't let them go, cherish them because it's hard to find the right and trusted friends today. Anything is possible if you have those people to support you.

According to Eleanor Roosevelt, "Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends will leave footsteps in your heart" According to William Shakespeare, "Words are easy, like a wind, faithful friends are hard to find" F.R.I.E.N.D.S fight for you. Respect you. Encourage you. Include you. Need you. Deserve you. Stand by you.