2006-09-26 08:26:02 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
They will be there for you, no matter what.
2006-09-26 08:28:13 · answer #1 · answered by Cassandra 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, you don't really know until you have a serious problem in your life. It's sometimes surprising who comes forward to help and who does not.
I had a situation earlier this year where someone that I thought was a relatively casual friend went way out of their way to help me with a serious problem without even being asked. They heard about the problem through another friend, and did something immediately. I was nearly in tears because I was so grateful.
Your real friends accept you as you are and don't try to change you. They may offer helpful advice, but they don't insist that you change. Real friends will do just about anything for you and expect nothing in return.
2006-09-26 15:28:29 · answer #2 · answered by Robby216 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Robby really gave you some good advice here: If you need some help or emotional support, and you have a friend that sticks by you, then you have a true friend. There are what some may term, "fair weather friends." They love to have fun with you when times are good and they may even rely on you for emotional support when times are bad for them. However, whenever you are the one who needs some emotional support, they run or are otherwise downright rude to you. Learn from my experience: Beware of these people. Your time of trouble is really a test of the friendship between the two of you.
I have had the unholy experience of having a good friend turn on me -- with a vengeance -- and I have never forgotten it. I hope you never have to go through anything like that. Believe me, it is a shock. That is one reason you should have more than one close friend. And it probably would be good to have several casual ones as well. Never paint yourself into a corner by having only one close friend or no casual friends or acquaintances.
2006-09-26 17:10:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh thats easy to find out. If you have a Major or sometime not even a Major Life Crisis and you need help call on some of the ones you think are your friends. Course there is excepts but you will soon hear all the reasons why they will not come to your aid. A true friend will be there thru thick and thin reguardless...
2006-09-26 15:29:48 · answer #4 · answered by Scott 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Think about all of the people that you know that call u their friend. Now, think about all of the good times that you've had like celebrations, births, marriages, family gatherings and ask urself, who was there celebrating with u?
Think about all the bad times that u've had like loss of a job, financial hardships, loss of a loved one, fight with another friend and ask urself, who was there grieving with u & working on a solution as if it was their problem?
Think about all of the changes that u've made like a new haircut, new make-up, new clothes, whatever. Who was the only person who was honest enuf 2 tell u that ur new haircut made u look like a duck or the make-up compliments ur eyes?
Think of the friends that u’ve had major arguments with. Arguments so major that if it were anyone else, u’d never speak 2 them again. Now ask urself, who’s still by ur side?
The people left remaining throughout all of this are ur friend(s). I have 1 friend that has weathered many storms with me but never judged me.
2006-09-26 16:03:21 · answer #5 · answered by moodsntudes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Real friends are rare. You will maybe only find one or two in your entire lifetime and don't be surprised if it's a mother or sister or some type of family member. Friends in my eyes are ones who no matter what has never once decieved you, always spoke the truth, are not trouble, and just a good companion.
2006-09-26 15:28:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
When you need someone to talk to and not be judgmental, they're there. When you need someone to tell you the honest truth, no matter how much it'll hurt you, they're the ones to go to. When you mess up really bad, they will tell you, but try their best to help you get through the mess you're in. When you cry, they help you wipe your tears. When you're mad, they try to find ways to make you laugh. When someone messes with you, it becomes their business. They'll fight for you until the end. I currently have 4 of those kinds of friends, 1 being my fiance. Other people I hang with are considered associates. If you truly want to find out who your friends are, sit back and wait for something wrong to occur in your life, and see who's there to help...
2006-09-26 15:56:19 · answer #7 · answered by Chocolate_Flayva 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have one true friend. He's been there for me for the last 8 years and we even dated on and off. He's been with me to help me get through rough times and good times. He's never turned his back on me and he continues to be a good friend. A true friend will care about you no matter what. They will be there when you need them and they will be there when you don't. A true friendship needs time to grow. Sometimes they are the first people you think of calling when something happens in your life whether it be good or bad.
2006-09-26 15:32:45 · answer #8 · answered by missfinley2u 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I found out who my friends were when I quit using drugs. I cleaned up my life and when it was all said and done there was no one there. I now have new friends in recovery. These people listen to all my problems, give advice, love without expecting anything in return, care enough to be honest with me, call me on my B.S.! They are truly friends! More like family actually!
2006-09-26 15:29:42 · answer #9 · answered by faith 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
your real friends are always there for you no matter what. even when things are bad. they always tell you the truth no matter what even if you dont wont to hear it. you can feel your friends in your heart cause you know you will do any thing for them. i have two best friends for 20 yrs. beieve it or not we have disagreed on things , but we always remain the best of friends. God sent me them well as he did my husband who is also my best friend. im truly blessed.i talk with alot of different people,GOD lets you know whats real!!!!!
2006-09-26 15:37:45 · answer #10 · answered by sunshine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends. how long you know them. you could have great friends for a few years and due to work or marraige or just different interests you part. be a free spirit but dont be too free with your mind or anything else for that matter unless you know your friends for a very long time. even your own family can turn on you when it suits
2006-09-26 15:30:36 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋