Presented here are eight key elements that characterize true friendship between friends. True friendship is not confined to building rapport between one person and another. We may see this one on one friendship displayed between school class mates. Year after year as the scholastic time in a person's life proceeds along its way. The bonding between friends outlasts the rigors of homework, detention, or puberty blues.
Sometimes the rapport may be between groups of people. True friendship is displayed in the bonding of members of sports teams. United by a common goal and faith in the bonds of friendship. A team steps out on the sports arena. To face together what ever comes from the opposition. Is there anything more passionate than an avid football fan for their team.
Other relationships that are characterized by true friendship is that between a person and their pet. After all, man's best friend, it is said, is a dog. For centuries animals have provided the acknowledgement of self that we all require.
Acceptance
To accept a person for who they are. Each of us is a unique individual with personal preferences. The life choices that a friend may make may not be the same as the life choices that you would make yourself. Diversity is what makes the world an interesting place.
Willingness
A willingness to listen to all your friend has to say. There may be time when you are not interested in the topic that your friend wants to discuss at length. True friends willingly listen to all each other have to say. Agreement of opinion is not necessary but respect that the other person is entitled to their opinion.
Trust
The ability to be relied upon in all circumstances. An act of betrayal can kill trust stone dead. Once trust has been shown to not be what it was perceived to be. It is extremely hard to restore consistent belief in that concept again. A true friend does not break trust.
Loyalty
Being loyal means you do not say nasty words about your friend. If others would spread rumours you do not engage in such speculation. If there is an opportunity to speak well of your friend then you do so.
Tolerance
Even though you may not like some of the choices that your friend makes. You do not allow that to obscure the friendship. Friendship has a higher value than individual choices.
Time
True friendship stands the test of time. We all have 20/20 hindsight. Looking back it is easy to see who our true friends have been and still are.
Trouble
In times of trouble you can count on a true friend to protect your back without having to be asked. They will be standing right beside you for support even if it is on the other end of a phone call.
Caring
A true friend cares whether you are happy or sad. A true friend will give you assistance to throw off the blues. Bring you chocolates, have a coffee with you or maybe some retail therapy. Go fishing, or get a massage together. Any activity that turns that frown upside down into a sunny smile.
Sometimes the rapport may be between groups of people. True friendship is displayed in the bonding of members of sports teams. United by a common goal and faith in the bonds of friendship. A team steps out on the sports arena. To face together what ever comes from the opposition. Is there anything more passionate than an avid football fan for their team.
Other relationships that are characterized by true friendship is that between a person and their pet. After all, man's best friend, it is said, is a dog. For centuries animals have provided the acknowledgement of self that we all require.
Acceptance
To accept a person for who they are. Each of us is a unique individual with personal preferences. The life choices that a friend may make may not be the same as the life choices that you would make yourself. Diversity is what makes the world an interesting place.
Willingness
A willingness to listen to all your friend has to say. There may be time when you are not interested in the topic that your friend wants to discuss at length. True friends willingly listen to all each other have to say. Agreement of opinion is not necessary but respect that the other person is entitled to their opinion.
Trust
The ability to be relied upon in all circumstances. An act of betrayal can kill trust stone dead. Once trust has been shown to not be what it was perceived to be. It is extremely hard to restore consistent belief in that concept again. A true friend does not break trust.
Loyalty
Being loyal means you do not say nasty words about your friend. If others would spread rumours you do not engage in such speculation. If there is an opportunity to speak well of your friend then you do so.
Tolerance
Even though you may not like some of the choices that your friend makes. You do not allow that to obscure the friendship. Friendship has a higher value than individual choices.
Time
True friendship stands the test of time. We all have 20/20 hindsight. Looking back it is easy to see who our true friends have been and still are.
Trouble
In times of trouble you can count on a true friend to protect your back without having to be asked. They will be standing right beside you for support even if it is on the other end of a phone call.
Caring
A true friend cares whether you are happy or sad. A true friend will give you assistance to throw off the blues. Bring you chocolates, have a coffee with you or maybe some retail therapy. Go fishing, or get a massage together. Any activity that turns that frown upside down into a sunny smile.
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