Are friends really worth having?

Question

I just thought I would ask this to what kind of unique response that I would get. I'm alos doing a college project. Let your keyboard run wild.

Answer 1

Everybody needs friends. But when you are young, friends can have more influence over how you dress, act, and think than your parents do. Who, then, should be your friends? And to what extent should your life be molded by their opinions?

A proverb says: “A friend is loving at all times and becomes a brother in times of trouble.” But there is more to friendship than having a shoulder to cry on.

Sometimes a so-called friend will see you get into trouble and then say, ‘I saw you leading up to that, but I was afraid to tell you.’ But when a real friend sees you going the wrong way, she will try to warn you before it’s too late—even if she knows you may not like what she says.”

Would you allow a bruised ego to cause you to reject someone who has cared enough about you to tell you the truth? “There is more trust to be put in bruises from one who loves than in effusive kisses from one who hates.” (Byington) A person who thinks straight and talks straight is thus the kind of person you should want as a friend.

Even when a friendship is off to a good start, don’t expect perfection. “We all make mistakes in all kinds of ways, but the man who can claim that he never says the wrong thing can consider himself perfect.” (Phillips) Furthermore, friendship costs—time and emotion. You have to be willing to give. That’s a large part of friendship. You have your own feelings about things but you’re willing to give in to make room for your friend’s feelings and opinions.

The cost of friendship, however, is nothing compared to the cost of not loving—a life of empty loneliness. So make friends for yourself. Give of yourself. Listen to and show a genuine interest in others.

Answer 2

It was best given to me like this here. There are people who come into your life for a season and then there are lifetime people, and some walk the line and want you to think the are lifetime , but are a meere nothing more than a reason or season. Friends that are like a season often turn like the leaves of a tree and at the end of the season they wither away and are gone. Then there are the branches of the tree, they look big and strong and like they will be there forever, but lean on them a little and step out and put all your trust on one and they break off. So what is left THE ROOTS. If you find 2 or 3 people that are like the roots of a tree and are the base strength and everything that feeds you and nourishes the love of you in a friend and will always be there with you through thick and thin you are very fortunate. Friends are worth having, but you need to know what type of friend they are, and what their purpose is.

Answer 3

Friends? Let's get this started. There aren't a lot of true friends in the world, i suppose. THis is very disgraceful. When you think that you have found a friend-BOOM-it will vanish and bad things start to get in between you. Either someone is jealous and things like these. When you find a true friend, you're the most fortunate person in the whole world. Not a lot of people have true friends. But when you find them, your life will surely never be dull. You will experience the most wonderful experience in your life! True friends are those kind of people that stay next to you in good and bad times. They can't just enjoy life, use you and then they'll go. Friends have to share the dull moments of life too, and they also need to help eachother. As I said before, true friends are unique and the best thing to have in your life!!

Answer 4

Yes and No, its hard to differentiate which one is a friend or not. In our life, we will meet people who will become friends. The question would lie in how the friendship is kept and maintain. You will eventually find out that some of them are just using you and is not worth having while the others will be there for you when you need them.

Answer 5

Well, if you're talking about people given some special status on a myspace page, then no, I get along just fine without them, and I never want any.

If you're talking about actual human beings you can count on to help you out in times of need, and talk to, and do things together on the holidays with, then absolutely, those kinds of friends are what life is all about.

Answer 6

When I had a lot of friends, it was fun a lot of time. But it was also more stressful than I ever thought it would be. Some friends expected people around 24/7 and that was impossible when you had your own families. I also learned, it isn't the smartest thing to trust a lot of friends. They can't seem to keep a secret. I, now, have one friend, and that is equally tough. I want him around sometimes more than he possibly can be. So....are friends worth having? Sometimes yes....sometimes no.

Answer 7

When it comes to the number of people that care about you in this world, can you have too many? Not confusing aquaintences for friends; the difference being whether or not they care what happens to you, friends are a priceless commodity. If when your life is over you can count the number of real friends you have made on more than one hand. You lived a blessed life.

Answer 8

Real friends are the best thing in life. If you find one cherish him or her.
Real friends are the people that show up to help without being asked, don't take sides or expect anything. They are the people you help without question because you KNOW they would do the same for you. Rare, but they do exist.

Answer 9

Some friends are definitly worth having. Others are a waste of your time because they tear you down. If a friend is there for you and respectful of you then those are worth having. If somebody tells you shut up, or tells you you're not good, pretty, smart, etc. then those are a complete waste of time! Choose friends carefully!!!

Answer 10

Most people find comfort in friends, friends can be a distraction when you're troubled, and can introduce things to you that you wouldn't otherwise learn about. But investing too much time and energy into friendships is not worth it.