“Good Friends Are Like Stars. You Don’t Always See Them, But You Know They’re Always There.” – Unknown
Throughout many years of friendship with various people, I’ve learned quite a few things. Some are trustworthy and truly care about your well being and others, well, let’s just say they’re too concerned with their own lives to really consider you have a life too. In the former, there’s balanced effort and in the latter, there’s unbalanced convenience. A good friend will be there for you in an emergency even if it means leaving their work day or driving a few extra miles out of their way. A good friend will always see situations from both perspectives rather than just their own. A good friend will never disrespect you by calling you down just because you disagree on something. A good friend will really listen to your stories. A good friend will let you know when you’re being irrational and doing or saying something that may not be in your best interest. However, in the end, they will always encourage you to follow your heart because they understand only you truly know what you need. When all is said and done, even if a decision results in disappointment, it was a lesson you needed to learn to get to where you’re going.
I’ve realized how to distinguish the true friends from the untrue friends and act accordingly. A good friend is a person you can count on in any circumstance. No matter how many miles apart you are or how many days have gone by without being in their presence, you still know they’re always there. You know that you can pick up the phone at 2 a.m., call them and say: “I can’t sleep because I’ve been crying all night. I need someone to talk to,” and before you have a chance to say anything else, they’ll reply with, “I’m here.” I’ve been fortunate to have good friends in my life. I hope you’re fortunate too. Glow & shine bright! xo