how does one know when they have gotten a true freind ship and not a fake one...and in the past you've been hurt by poeple and you don't know whos being true or not...how do you know if you a have a really true friend?
2006-10-12 13:05:21 · 10 answers · asked by tabbypickel 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
How can we find true friendship in this often phony, temporary world? Friendship involves recognition and/or familiarity with another's personality. Friends often share likes and dislikes, interests and pursuits. They tend to share their lives without remorse or regret - both the good and the bad. Friends also lend their advice and hearts, as well as their ears.
How can we recognize a real friendship? some indicators include a mutual desire for companionship and perhaps a common bond of some kind. Beyond that, genuine friendship involves a shared sense of caring and concern, a desire to see one another grow and develop, and a hope for each other to succeed in all aspects of life. True friendship involves action: doing something for someone else while expecting nothing in return; sharing thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment or negative criticism.
True Friendship - Relationship, Trust, Accountability
True friendship involves relationship. Those mutual attributes we mentioned above become the foundation in which recognition transpires into relationship. Many people say, "Oh, he's a good friend of mine," yet they never take time to spend time with that "good friend." Friendship takes time: time to get to know each other, time to build shared memories, time to invest in each other's growth.
Trust is essential to true friendship. We all need someone with whom we can share our lives, thoughts, feelings, and frustrations. We need to be able to share our deepest secrets with someone, without worrying that those secrets will end up on the Internet the next day! Failing to be trustworthy with those intimate secrets can destroy a friendship in a hurry. Faithfulness and loyalty are key to true friendship. Without them, we often feel betrayed, left out, and lonely. In true friendship, there is no backbiting, no negative thoughts, no turning away.
True friendship requires certain accountability factors. Real friends encourage one another and forgive one another where there has been an offense. Genuine friendship supports during times of struggle. Friends are dependable. In true friendship, unconditional love develops. We love our friends no matter what and we always want the best for our friends.
2006-10-12 13:09:08 · answer #1 · answered by noknownaccount 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
ooh thats a hard one. ive been through soo many friends and only have three real ones. the only way i could tell is that i was a complete outcast my seventh grade year. one used me , cause i was smart and yet gullable cause i let him see my answers to tests, and the other two i knew were real because they never stered me wrong. all i know is, i could never not be a true friend, im nothin but true.
2006-10-12 20:11:53 · answer #2 · answered by Charnelle aka Nelle 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When they show you uncondtional support and friendship; unconditional love. Someone who doesnt judge you. Someone who is always there for you in your time of need. There are alot of things that make a true friendship.
2006-10-12 20:08:57 · answer #3 · answered by michelle 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Test of real friendship is when you go through a hard time. If he/she helps you overcome a difficult time then consider this person your true friend.
2006-10-12 20:08:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
because they are always there for u and they make sure that ur ok and always watch out for u. they never talk behind ur back. and to me there is no such thing as a true friendship cause i mean one of them or both of them have to f.u.c.k. up once.
2006-10-12 20:09:06 · answer #5 · answered by janet556 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i guess you really dont for me i put them in a test to see if i can turst them like the other day i told a friend just to see if he would say any thing but he didnt that is how i can tust some one
2006-10-12 20:11:40 · answer #6 · answered by musicchild27317 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When you need one the most you will know because they will be there. Good luck.
2006-10-12 20:07:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sometimes you just feel it. also someone who loves you like a brother or a sister and someone who never leaves you or talks trash. someone who calls you when your not there or something. someone who won't lose touch no matter what
2006-10-12 20:08:55 · answer #8 · answered by Coke-n-Snickers 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
a true friend knows all your faults, but likes you anyway.
2006-10-12 20:07:22 · answer #9 · answered by jperk1941 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
someone u can trust to not talk behind ur back. someone ur comfortable with. someone whos honest. someone whos doesnt flirt with ur crush. someone whos easy to talk to without u wondering if they're gonna get mad at wat u say or not.
2006-10-12 20:08:57 · answer #10 · answered by HappyState™ 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋