“A good friend is a connection to
life - a tie to the past, a road to the future, the key to sanity in a totally
insane world.”By Lois Wyse
Friendships are among the most
important relationships you’ll have in your life. Friends are an important part
of most people’s lives, with research showing that having them increases our
chances of being happy. A good friend might be someone who provides support
when times are tough, or someone you can rely on to celebrate a special moment
with you.
You might see them every day, once a year, or less. Or you might
hardly see them, but keep in touch via telephone, email, or online. Friends
might come and go, they might make you laugh and cry, but most importantly of
all, they love you for who you are. It doesn’t matter what a person looks like
or what kind of clothes they wear, but it’s what’s on the inside that counts
and your friends should know that about you.
Many of your favorite memories
probably include times you’ve spent with friends. True friendship is perhaps
the only relation that survives the trials and tribulations of time and remains
unconditional. A unique blend of affection, loyalty, love, respect, trust and
loads of fun is perhaps what describes the true meaning of friendship. Similar
interests, mutual respect and strong attachment with each other are what
friends share between each other. These are just the general traits of a
friendship.
To experience what is friendship, one must have true friends, who
are indeed rare treasure. Friendship is a feeling of comfort and emotional
safety with a person. It is when you do not have to weigh your thoughts and
measure words, before keeping it forth before your friend. It is when someone
knows you better than yourself and assures to be your side in every emotional
crisis.
It is when you can sleep fighting and get another morning with a better
understanding. Friendship is much beyond roaming together and sharing good
moments, it is when someone comes to rescue you from the worst phase of life.
Friendship is eternal.
Different people have different
definitions of friendship. For some, it is the trust in an individual that he /
she won't hurt you. For others, it is unconditional love. There are some who
feel that friendship is companionship. People form definitions based on the
kind of experiences they have had. This is one relation that has been nurtured
since time immemorial. There are famous stories about friends in mythologies of
different religions all over the world. They say a person who has found a
faithful friend has found a priceless treasure.
Psychologically speaking, friendship
may be defined as 'a dynamic, mutual relationship between two individuals. As
children become friends, they negotiate boundaries within which both partners
function'. This helps them to function like healthy individuals in life as they
learn to draw a line as and when needed in a relation. This greatly helps in
the emotional development of an individual.
However, any relation needs
constant nurturing and development from all the people that are involved in
one. Friendship cannot survive if one person makes all the effort to sustain it
without any mutual recognition from others. But having friends can be hard work
sometimes, when they get on your nerves or when they’re going through a tough
time.
Not knowing what to do or say to help them can be frustrating and
emotionally challenging. However, doing your best to make them feel better
shows you care about being a good friend.
Of course, there would be some
conflicts, but if you have the right friends, you and they will work it out. In
course of true friendship, these small conflicts or arguments also turn into
memories to be cherished later. True friendship endures, grows, heals thus
making life so much better!
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