Friendship and the meaning of friend is on my mind lately, can you tell me what a friend is and what you would want in a person if you were looking for them to be a best friend to you? How do you know when you are being a good friend? How do you know when you are not being a good friend? How do you know that about another? What is the worst thing a person could do to you for you to not want them to be your friend? How many secrets do you tell them? How do you know if you can trust them or not? How far do you trust them? If it is true that your best friend can be your worst enemy what does that mean and why have friends? Please help me answer this so I can know how to be a real friend. Have a great day and be happy if you can out there. If you had one secret you could tell me, what would it be?
2007-02-15 23:54:08 · 16 answers · asked by Friend 6 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
I don't think there are definite qualities that you can give all best friends. The thing is best friends are personal. One man's food is another man's poison.
My best friend is not only my best friend, she is my teacher, my confidante, my sunshine when things go blue. Through her sincerity, her geniune desire to give me the best she can, I learnt how it was like to have a friend.
I think there is nothing else you need in a friend except Sincerity. As long as a friendship is sincere and geniune, it is real. Best friends are not perfect, of course, and they may hurt you. In such a way, if the "best friend" you had betrayed you, she/he would probably become your "greatest enemy" because you placed so much trust and hope in that friendship. But personally, though there is a possibility of your friend hurting you, a best friend should never become your enemy.
Also, I don't think you can specify a number of secrets you should tell your best friend. You probably wouldn't tell them everything, but I guess a best friend is someone you tell the most secrets to.
How to be a real friend? I think, seriously, all you need is to be sincere and use your heart in everything you do, be generous and giving and your friend would feel it, no matter what you do or say.
2007-02-16 04:04:45 · answer #1 · answered by cassaliciousinsanity 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My friend knows ALL about me and likes me anyway ( ok, so there are a couple of things I held back cause it has nothing to do with her and my friendship. It was all before her time so I don't deem it relevant to tell her). She knows my faults/ weaknesses/strengths. She , and only she, will know my secrets...she has passed the test of time. I can feel it real deep inside when I am being a scoundrel and not a friend. We are made from the same era...? Nature / nurture, stuff! Screw my husband -- he is now my ex - husband and she is my ex-friend. Give your friend a sample secret and see how long before you hear it back! TESTING! I always hold back a part of me that is mine and no one elses. It does not seem necessary for my friend to know innocent past things. Put your best foot forward and wait to feel any pain..... tried/tested/true friend is what you are searching. A shallow secret is that I hate eating out at Applebee's but I allow my children to take me there time after time after time. SECRET! Don't tell them!
2007-02-19 06:07:39 · answer #2 · answered by missellie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My best friend & I are somewhat similar but different ofcourse. She is loyal, loves me warts & all, trusts me We R very open with each other. She trusts me with her kids & husband. I would never hurt her, her kids, or her husband. We discuss everything, go to each other for advice run to each other in emergencies. I love her her kids her husband & her mother. We have been friends for 25 yrs. We have to talk to each other every few days or we get antsy. I can't tell you a secret right now or it wouldn't be a secret but best friends R worth having. They are the family you get to choose. My sister is in a whole different catagory.
2007-02-23 06:50:33 · answer #3 · answered by Sarah 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In reality, i don't have one=)
Best friend is someone who knows me well.
He knows everything that I do, I'd do it for you(hey this is a song line)
but seriously, best friend is someone who knows me well, and not scared of telling me the wrongs that I do in life. Not scared to criticize my wrongdoings and not scared to tell me the truth no matter if i will get hurt or not
on the other hand, he is also someone who will boost up my morale;he is honest.
I think these are all ideals . That is why i don't have one lol.
2007-02-19 23:29:02 · answer #4 · answered by oscar c 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think of that that's needed observe a individual and their behavior incredibly than place self assurance in them telling me their inner emotions. i'm unhappy to declare I truthfully have been fooled in the past by ability of somebody who has lied approximately their actual self. Kindness and honesty are a could. the flexibility to be pleased and exciting-loving yet severe while needed is an advantage. the only thank you to get to renowned somebody is to spend time with them. wish this facilitates. Peace2U
2016-11-23 12:44:24 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had the same best friend since I was 5. We have shared honesty, trust,laughter, pain, and we can count on each other.
2007-02-20 06:01:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my best friend is my sister she is always there no matter what to lend a ear or a shoulder to cry on your best Friend should know you inside and out have some things in common and be on the same sheet of music honest loyal and truthful no matter what
2007-02-16 00:02:22 · answer #7 · answered by tomeica w 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A friend is essentially an equal to yourself.
There is mutual respect, love, admiration, and loyalty. There is no authority or leadership as you are both equal.
2007-02-16 09:43:08 · answer #8 · answered by eyk2007 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry! i don't have best friend that's why i cannot answer you....i much more than an island i don't need some especial treat of a person.
2007-02-16 00:00:20 · answer #9 · answered by ly g 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My friends are not the best, that what makes them my best friends.
2007-02-22 23:05:38 · answer #10 · answered by Mercenary Poet 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋