Good day Cash readers
Being a better friend is not something that we can just do. But a skill that one can learn and improve upon. In this article I brought you seven ways to be a better friend.
1- Love yourself
The first step in having a good friendship is to have a good relationship with yourself, When one genuinely like himself. He/She become way more attractive to other people. As he/she have more to offer to others because he/she is not focus on their own image and reputation.
People became better friends because they do not cling. They are secure enough to spend a lot of time with a friend because they want to, not because they have to.
2- Choose wisely
The relationships between true friends takes time and energy... Identify the friends that you want to create a closer bond with. It's okay, if not all of your associate make the list. The closeness of your associate more important than the length of your guest lists.
3- Make the time
Friends are important in many ways, much so that these relationships often take on a life of their own. You owe it to yourself (and to your friends) to make these relationships a priority. Carve out some quality time for one another.
4- Treat them well
Treat your friends as you wish to be treated. Stated another way: "To have a friend, he a friend."
Focus on being interested than on being interesting. Be enthusiastic. Try to avoid complaining, gossiping, and criticizing.
5- Good Listener
Good listeners are not easy to find. and building your skills can be Iong term project.
Tips for being good listener: * Try not to finish your friend's sentences. If you caught yourself planning a response while your friend is talking, remind yourself to focus on the speaker.
* Show them you are listening by nodding and murmurs which indicate that you're understanding their point of view. And try to maintain eye contact.
*Try not to be distracted by something else.
6- Giving advice
Always be careful when giving advice. Assuming your friend wants to just vent his/her frustrations. not ask you for a plan of action. Avoid telling them. "what you need to do is..." Offer your relationship if your friend specifically asks for it (and you believe he/she will benefit).
7- loyal!
We all need someone in who will stand with us. If your friend is not there to defend himself/ herself against a criticism, speak up. and know he/she would do the same for you.
The article ends here. May you find it insightful....
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