What is a true friend? What to Look for
How can you tell if someone has a real friend? Finding someone with whom you click can be a difficult task.
We will first define a friend as:
True friends are people you can count on in times of need. You feel good when you are around them. They respect you. They are looking out for your best interests. They let you be yourself and they can be trusted. True friends can be called good friends or real friendships.
This guide will help you to understand what qualities make a friend.
Twelve signs of a real friend
It is not always easy for you to tell if someone has a real friend. Here are a few signs that you can use in order to tell if someone really is a friend. Here are 26 qualities and signs of a real friend.
1. You feel good when you see them
It should be fun to hang out with your friend. After you have hung out with your friend, you should feel good.
When someone makes you feel bad or puts you down regularly, something is missing from your relationship.
2. They accept you as you are
When you are with a real friend, you don’t need to act like someone else in order to feel accepted or fit in. They won’t try to make you change or behave in a particular way.
You can relax and be yourself with your friend.
3. You become a better individual.
You are better off with a true friend in many ways.
- They correct you when you are wrong (in an constructive way).
- You must be firmly rooted and with both your feet on the ground .
- You are held accountable to your values and goals.
- You can achieve your full potential.
- Finally, they want you to be amazing.
4. They are honest, reliable and trustworthy
An honest friendship is important for a healthy relationship. You need to be able to trust that your friend will tell the truth and fulfill their promises.
You can tell if they are not trustworthy if you see them lying to you, or other people. If they promise things to you or make promises, this is another sign that they are not trustworthy.
5. They will share intimate and personal things with you
The stronger your friendship, the closer you get to each other.
It’s about them sharing their private lives with you and their feelings. It’s also important that your friendship opens up to them. When they open up, they are showing that they value and trust your friendship.
6. They apologize when you’ve been hurt
Even those we love can hurt us, and most often by accident. True friends apologize when they realise they have hurt you.
7. They care about you feelings
If they try to make you comfortable and happy around them, then it’s obvious that someone cares. It’s not just about how you feel, it’s also important that they make you feel comfortable.
Your feelings matter and are taken seriously.
8. They want to do things you both enjoy
True friends don’t have to make all the decisions themselves. They are not dominating and bossy. You both want to do things that you both enjoy.
9. They are there to support you
When you are in a tough spot, you know your friend will be there to help you. Your friend will support you if you are aiming to achieve a new life goal.
True friends always have your back.
A true friend will not always agree with you. They will tell you if you are clearly wrong (in a supportive way). They will let you know when you are wrong (in a supportive manner).
10. They listen to you
You know that your friend will listen to you when you have important things to say or want to be heard. In a real friendship, it’s crucial to feel heard.
If your friend keeps talking about himself and ignores everything you say, it’s a sign of trouble.
11. They respect you
Respecting someone is to value them as an individual. You value their thoughts, feelings, opinions and rights.
True friends will respect you for listening to you and being honest. They should also try to maintain a positive relationship with you. Respect is reflected in many of the signs that we discuss in this article.
12. They are interested in you and your life
True friends show interest in you by asking about your life and showing curiosity about new events. If they continue to talk about things you have discussed before, it’s a good sign that they are interested.