Long Lasting Friendship

In each day of our lives we get to meet different kinds of people, with different kinds of personalities. Most of them will be part of our acquaintances but only few will be part of our closest and special friends.

These are the people whom we could talk about anything under the sun. They are the ones that brighten our day, share our secrets with, laugh with and cry with us on our sorrows. They are part of the reasons why we continue living and looking forward in each day despite the cruelties and problems we encounter. Within my journey, I want to share some tips on having a long lasting friendship. I didn’t just base it through my own experiences but with other friendships that really has a great bond which I really admire.

• Be honest to each other -

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  Nothing beats the saying, “Honesty is the best policy”. Speak truthfully to each other in whatever regards it maybe. Some of it might hurt each other’s feelings but you’re just trying to say what the truth is. I’ve known someone who speaks quite frankly to her friends like “you’re not pretty today” or “I don’t like your attitude when you spoke to your mother last night”. It’s much better to be straightforward than talking about it to others which is famously called as betrayal that would eventually end up of having a fight. As we all know that the truth hurts but it will always set us free.

• Respect Privacy -

  We may think that we are very good friends already and being too familiar makes us go out of our boundaries and do things that would intrude their privacy. There are things that are meant to be restricted and not to be shared. It’s your friends’ right not to share a problem or a secret. It’s her/his right not to let everything be known and would prefer to keep it on their own. I’m sure you would like to keep some of your private matters too.

• Give and Take -

  Symbiotic or mutualism in science as they may say. Sharing with one another is one way of long lasting friendship. Don’t just take and take considering your friend is richer that you. Give her a gift sometime; I’m sure it would be greatly appreciated. Share the things that would help them boost their personalities and would give them positive outcomes. This means would help you avoid counting arguments that are really common among friends.

• Understand -

   In any kind of relationship, there are tendencies of having arguments, no one is exempted of this. But if you understand everything that has happened, you could always avoid disagreements. The more you do things together the more issues you may encounter but if you know how to comprehend, you won’t even know you’re already over it.

• Appreciate (words/gestures) -

   Say Thank you, I love you or I miss you, these are just few of the simple words that would really touch your friends’ heart. A good morning text would make anyone’s day even if they haven’t had any good night sleep. A hug or a pat on the back, are actions that makes you feels you’re special. It’s nice to give out praises; you would feel good as well.

• Listen -

  One means of having a long lasting friendship is through listening. It prevents you from having any problems. I personally would like someone to listen when I have a broken heart and be my confidant or to listen about my achievements and all the details with it. It’s also a means of understanding someone, on reasons why or how. If two of your friends are involved, you just need to listen on both sides of the story; you could then give out a good judgment. You will know you’re friend deeper when you know how to listen.

• Laugh -

   Share many moments of laughter and fun. Go to malls, trips r adventures together and you’ll now be creating unforgettable memories. Laugh out loud even to the silliest jokes. Go to parties and dance like you have never dance before. Join gatherings and eat different kinds of food. Be true and enjoy in every crazy thing you do with your pal.

No man is an island; we can’t live to be a loner. Our friends are our second families that are always there for us and expecting nothing in return. They give out the sincerest smile that would definitely complete our day. I love being with them, for they have taught me so many lessons and even there in my loneliest moments. They inspire me to do the best in whatever I do and appreciate the things that I’ve done for them.

I would like to thank all my closest and dearest friends (you all know who you are). Thank you for being part of my life and for sharing yours as well. Thank you for understanding me and accepting me for who I am. I’m really grateful and enjoying every moment I spent to all of you and I’m looking forward to spend more and more time with you and create wonderful memories. Thank you for being a blessing to me. (ILY)