What is the definition of a true friend?

Question

Well back in high school, my best friend betrayed me (long story) and ever since...I consider my friends as nothing too special.

More like co-workers. lol

Answer 1

Someone who'll hang with you thru thick and thin, who'll be honest enough with you to challenge you and even hurt your feelings - if necessary - to help you... Someone who knows alot of the bad stuff about you, but loves you anyway... Someone with whom you can relax, let down your guard, and have fun being with... Most importantly, a true friend feels your pain and tries to relieve it... You can be a true friend to someone, too... EVERYONE gets burned sometime... It's just a part of life... Get over it and be a true friend to someone...

Answer 2

True friends are very hard to come by. They can be guys or girls. You may have different ones for different reasons. I say, that a true friend is someone that you can tell your deepest, darkest secrets to. Someone that will hold you when you cry, and will hug you when you celebrate. Someone who will answer the phone for you day or night, and will be there with brownies and ice cream if you need to talk. Someone who finishes your lines when talking. You joke back and forth, quoting lines from old TV shows or movies. Finding the best in each other and being able to point out the worst, knowing that you'll still speak to each other. This person will know how to get in to your house and remove or destroy anything that would be found as questionable, should you become incapacitated! A true friend is someone that you may love, and not for romantic reasons. I am sorry you have been betrayed in the past. I hope you will be able to forgive and move on, and allow other people the chance to be your "true" friend.. Good luck!

Answer 3

a bestfriend will stand by you and yes love you as some one close the friend you spoke of was not a true friend for friends will eventually forgive you and some times you have to make the move to forgive. but a true friends stay together no matter the danger i know i got upset at my bestfriend and we could not stay mad at each other for 1 hour so think about what this person did i do hope you can let some one close again because this is one thing you must know
no two people are the same so that means another person is not
like your other friend who betrayed you so please make sure that you do not hold people down because of your other friend

Answer 4

Some people distinguish themselves. They are true friends.

There are times in all of our lives when we need the comfort and solace of someone who understands completely, and for some reason, continues to help us when we are at our worst, perhaps even exhausting them.

To me, a true friend understands. Not the kinds that say they will be there for you and then are purposely. They are the kind that say they’ll be there, then are, and amaze you with how devoted they really are.

Going through a time of crisis reveals who your real friends are. It’s not to say that those who are not there for you in these bad times are not good people or good friends. But you get to see their true dedication and moral character when you face adversity.

But your real, true, friends are the ones who come through with flying colors, when you don't even have to ask. There is something magical about the bonds of true friendship. Though you may not have many kinds of these people in your life, be thankful for the ones who are there. The people in our lives are a blessing.

And for those who have answered this question with "there is no such thing", I'm sorry, for you are missing out on some beautiful relationships.

Answer 5

Good question. I mostly have aquaintances in my life. Mind you I have moved almost every year for the past 15yrs so its a bit difficult. Then I do have a couple of people in my life who I have known since school. Yes, only a couiple, maybe three and, these guys are good friends. True friends, hmmm. Not sure they are that. Also not sure if thats because of who they are or who I am. I suspect I dont allow myself to be too attached so Im not too vulnerable (bit deep I know), but then again...

Answer 6

Well theres not to many in a life time, Ive got two.. One is my dear wife of 45 years and the other is my best friend from the Navy.. Wile serving in the Navy Seals, I was shot in Nam, My friend Chuck stayed right there with me untill help got there. He also got shot but would"nt leave, I thank the Lord for my true friend every day, HE was a friend!! As for my wife , well 22+ years in the Navy and 21 months in the hosp. she stood by me all the way..Were now married 45 years and I also thank the good lord for her along with the fact that in my life I've had 2 very best FRIENDS..Your friend from Tennessee...ROB

Answer 7

What I consider a true friend is basically the cliche, someone who sticks with you through thick and thin. The both of you care for each other and you can turn to each other anytime, anywhere. If this bestfriend was a very very very long-while bestfriend, and the both of you have had difficult times together, but made it through, then he is a true best friend, just remember that people change. You should be happy that you had a bestfriend in highschool.

Answer 8

My definition of a real buddy is somebody that knows your you and somebody that u can matter on while in an honest subject somebody that has your returned regardless of while you're incorrect yet additionally somebody to assist you already know while your incorrect a real friends friendship comes organic too somebody which you will believe your genuine emotions with and somebody who won't go away you extreme and dry understand remember what the case is and somebody that doesnt sleep with your better half till otherwise consented needless to say ( i admire you amber xoxoxox ) anywayz.... so as that particularly eliminates anybody hahaha additionally somebody this is such as you somebody that thinks alongside the same strains as you comparable opions and comparable experience of humor and somebody which you already know can proportion your heart with yet it is in basic terms what i think of

Answer 9

A true friend is one who, upon noticing you need some cheering up, drags you out of the house to the local bar to have some drinks and shoot pool.

A true friend is the one who, when a hottie is spotted next to the pool table with her ugly friend, dives on the grenade so you can talk to the hottie.

A true friend is the one who, after you get dissed by the hottie, takes you to a strip club to raise your spirits.

A true friend is the one who, at the strip club, lets you have both of the "2 for 1" lap dances.

A true friend is the one who, after you grab the girl stripping on stage, takes the hit from the bouncer as you both get tossed outside.

A true friend is the one who, after picking your unconcious body off the ground, carries you the 20 blocks back to your house.

A true friend is the one who, rather than putting you in bed, lays you in the bathtub to make cleaning up in the morning that much easier.

A true friend is the one who, knowing you are going to be late for work in the morning, gives you a couple smacks to the face and leaves a note with some story about getting mugged the night before so you are ready to BS your boss.

A true friend will NOT call the hottie who dissed you as soon as he gets home after dropping you off. :)

Answer 10

Joh 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

I am truly sorry that you let one persons poor choices rob you of having true friends. I hope that in your life you are able to experience what a true friend is- it is one of the most beautiful things I know. I also know this- in order to have a great friend you need to be a great friend.