WHO IS A GOOD FRIEND?

• A good friend is someone you can lean on in times of need
• A good friend is someone who cares for you regardless of what you are
• A good friend is someone who respects your religion or race
• A good friend is someone who sees you going astray, and draws you back
• A good friend is someone who says good things behind your back
• A good friend is someone who is not afraid to criticize you when you do wrong
• A good friend is someone who takes criticisms in good faith
• A good friend is someone who impacts your life positively
• A good friend is someone who believes in you, and encourages you
• A good friend is someone who is not ashamed of you
• A good friend is someone who will go out of his/her way to help you
• A good friend is someone who will go out of his/her way to put a smile of your face
• A good friend is someone who is always willing to help you out
• A good friend is someone who hits you up even when there is absolutely nothing to talk about
• A good friend is someone who gives without expecting something in return
• A good friend is someone who positively impacts your life
• A good friend is someone who is not envious of you
• A good friend is someone who comes to your aid in your time of need
• A good friend is someone who is always sincere to you, and tells you the truth all the time

• A good friend is someone who forces you to study, because he/she cares about you
• A good friend is someone who laughs and cries with you
• A good friend is someone who will be there when you are successful and when you are down
• A good friend is someone who gives you good advice
• A good friend is someone who calms you down when you are nervous
• A good friend is someone who can give his/her all just to see you happy
• A good friend is someone who respects your opinions
• A good friend is your confidant
• A good friend is your partner in crime and success
• A good friend will never betray your trust
• A good friend makes peace, not war
• A good friend is someone who has confidence in you
• A good friend is your second brother, your second sister, your second father or mother.
• Good friends do not keep malice, rather they straighten things out
• Good friends hold each other down
• Good friends fight and make up
• Good friends know when to joke around, and also know when to be serious
• Good friends do not hurt each other’s feelings
• Good friends see each other as family

You may have friends, but not everyone truly wishes you well. Friendship is a give-and-take situation. A good friend does not always look to receive, but rather looks to give. Become someone’s friend today. When you lend a helping hand to someone, you are showing the true essence of love and friendship.