Friendships take work, time and commitment to see them flourish and thrive! Lasting friendships that are built on trust can really enhance one’s quality of life and keep them healthy and happy even during the roughest times in life, which is why you’ll want to make sure you look for these qualities when you search for real friends:
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They take an interest in your
Some people will like you for certain reasons that only benefit them. These people don’t really care about you or what you’re interested in, so finding someone who is genuinely interested in you and your life is a person worth keeping as a friend. Once you really listen to them and show an interest in their life, the more you will truly understand them on a deeper level. It also lets them know that they are important and worth getting to know and being around.
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They are givers
There are two types of people in this world: the givers and the takers. The takers only take from you and don’t give anything in return. The givers, on the other hand, don’t want anything in return. Instead, they prefer to give and are happy knowing that they’ve put a smile on someone else’s face. Self-sacrifice isn’t always easy and it’s something we aren’t born with. It’s something that is learned and the true definition of love. Look for givers, but don’t forget to reciprocate the love!
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They are loyal
A huge requirement in friendship is loyalty and it’s not something that’s abundant these days. It seems there is no loyalty between others, which is the death of friendship. When someone is loyal to you, they won’t tear you down behind your back to others and will keep your secrets. They are your confidants and you can truly tell them anything because you know they’ve got your back no matter what. They’re also not envious or jealous, two emotions that can keep people from being loyal.
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They are positive
Positive people are fun to be around because their positive vibes are contagious and will make you feel happy, glad and every other positive emotion. These are the types of friends that you can laugh with, go to when you’re having a bad day and have fun with. When someone is negative all the time, their negativity brings you down and will have you start seeing life in a negative outlook. Friendships should be uplifting and positive!
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They’re open
When you’re open with someone, you’re being real and honest, which is what a friendship should be. Real friends don’t pretend to be something they are not and don’t hide things. They know they’re worth and who they are and don’t change when they’re around others. There are many hypocrites out there, so finding true, honest and real friends is a rarity! When you find them, do everything in your power to grow the friendship because these are the friends that will do anything for you!
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They make you feel special
Everyone wants to feel special and a real friend will make sure feel this way! Whether it’s a text or an email, friends that worth investing in know how lucky they are to have you as a friend and go the extra mile to show you.
