Speeli
  • Facts
  • Geography
  • Health
  • History
  • Nature
  • Psychology
  • Science
  • Wiki
Speeli
  • Facts
  • Geography
  • Health
  • History
  • Nature
  • Psychology
  • Science
  • Wiki
  • Communication Skills
  • Personal Development

What does it mean to be a Good Friend?

  • Alex Williams
  • April 7, 2021
  • 3 minute read
Knowledge
  1. Different People, Different Definitions

    Every person would define a ‘good friend’ in their own way. The expectations and qualities people want in their friends vary from person to person. Having said that, there are some qualities, characteristics, and traits, which are pretty generic and are the most common parameters on which a person is considered a good, bad, or best friend.

  2. A Friend in Need is a Good Friend in Deed

    Presence is probably one of the qualities that every person demands from their close friends. A good friend is not someone who will be with you all day and night. They are the ones who will be there when you need them. From being a shoulder to cry on after a breakup or giving you a pep talk before an interview, they are just there on your side. They are there with you while you deal with grief, rejections, failure, and also when you win an award, crack an exam, or are getting married.  Your true friend will never shy away from being your cheerleader.

  3. Loyalty is the Key

    We have all heard the saying that a true friend is the one who criticizes you in private and praises you in public. They would neither talk ill about you behind your back nor let anybody do that in their presence. There are those times when the world seems to be against us or we do something which suddenly turns us into a villain of our friend circle. A good friend will not be among the ones bitching about you but will hold your hand while the world points fingers. Good friends are loyal and stick around no matter how bad circumstances are.

  4. Being Honest is Also Important

    If your friend is not honest with you, you need new friends. While it feels nice to have friends always praising you and calling you perfect, it is really toxic. A good friend will call you out for the wrongs you do or the negative traits you have. They will tell you what is needed to be heard, even if it’s not what you wanted to hear. If they don’t like your art, they will tell you. If they don’t like how you treat your partner, they will let you know. Not just a cheerleader but an honest critic is what you must look for in a good friend.

  5. Don’t Forget the Trust

    While being honest, loyal, and available are great, what makes the package of a good friend complete is trust. If you cannot count on someone, you can’t really be good friends with them. They need to be a keeper of your secrets, not a teller. And that goes both ways. Mutual trust is the building block of every relationship and friendship is no exception. (See What’s A Better Way To Say “I Appreciate It”?)

  6. Other Things Matter Too

    Apart from all these qualities, there are some traits that also matter. Everyone has their own criteria in judging their bonds and friendships. Don’t forget that before looking for all these traits in a friend, make sure you possess them too. Friendships cannot be one-sided, right? You need to respect each other, be up for communication, give them their space and know your boundaries.

Total
1
Shares
Share 0
Tweet 0
Pin it 1
alex1
Alex Williams

Alex Williams is a PhD student in urban studies and planning. He is broadly interested in the historical geographies of capital, the geopolitical economy of urbanization, environmental and imperial history, critical urban theory, and spatial dialectics.

You May Also Like
JAN23 What is Importance of Self Assessment 1
View Post

What is Importance of Self Assessment?

  • Alex Williams
  • March 3, 2023
JAN23 What are Direct Communication Examples
View Post

What are Direct Communication Examples?

  • Alex Williams
  • February 25, 2023
JAN23 What is Importance of Preparation
View Post

What is Importance of Preparation?

  • Alex Williams
  • February 21, 2023

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Trending Posts
  • JAN23 How to Preserve a Live Starfish 1
    How to Preserve a Live Starfish?
    • May 16, 2023
  • JAN23 Which is Not a Characteristic of Enzymes 1 2
    Which is Not a Characteristic of Enzymes?
    • May 8, 2023
  • JAN23 What are the Things You Need to Survive 1 3
    What are the Things You Need to Survive?
    • May 6, 2023
  • JAN23 How are Lake Superior Agates Formed 4
    How are Lake Superior Agates Formed?
    • April 25, 2023
  • JAN23 Why do People Wear Little Spoon Necklace 1 5
    Why do People Wear Little Spoon Necklace?
    • April 1, 2023
  • JAN23 What are Generalist Species Examples 4 6
    What are Generalist Species Examples?
    • April 1, 2023
About

Speeli’s mission is to summarize the internet’s knowledge into Speeli summaries. By doing so we will make the process of finding information extremely fast.

Top Stories
  • JAN23 What is Extrusive Volcanism 1
    What is Extrusive Volcanism?
    • May 20, 2023
  • JAN23 What is Difference Between Fission and Budding 2
    What is the Difference Between Fission and Budding?
    • May 19, 2023
  • JAN23 What are Drawbacks Of Urbanization
    What are Drawbacks of Urbanization?
    • May 9, 2023
  • JAN23 What Simple Machine is a Broom
    What Simple Machine is a Broom?
    • April 29, 2023
  • JAN23 How Long is an Eon
    How Long is an Eon
    • April 26, 2023
  • JAN23 Why Do Bees Eat Honey 1
    Why Do Bees Eat Honey?
    • April 26, 2023
Speeli
  • DMCA
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • What is Speeli?
Simplifying the Internet, One Summary at a Time!

Input your search keywords and press Enter.