A Good Friend

Being a good friend entails more than just assisting them when they require assistance or being there for them when they need someone to talk to. Friendship is more than that. They possess patience, understanding, selflessness, and a willingness to make certain sacrifices.

Friendships that are real and good are wonderful to have in one's life. You must, however, be a good friend to them in order to earn them. Here are tips on how to be a good friend.

Listen attentively.

Listen intently to what your friends are saying and be passionate about their life experiences. A good buddy is curious about what is going on in their friends' lives. So give them the opportunity to speak, and make them feel as if someone is interested in their tales as well.

Accept responsibility for your errors and flaws.

Acting omnipotent and omniscient is a bad idea. Recognize that we are unable to do or know everything. Your friends will be irritated if you are a know-it-all. It will also give them the impression that you don't trust them. Learn to humble yourself and show that, like other humans, you are prone to making mistakes in order to be a good friend.

Be a peacemaker and master the art of genuine apologies.

Learn how to apologize to your friends when you have wounded them, even if they have injured you. Being the first to apologize is a great way to be a peace-loving friend. Demonstrate your genuineness by being humble.

Forgive

Even before they seek for forgiveness, forgive their sins. Some of your pals may be unaware that they are already doing things that you find offensive. Either you tell them straight out that they've offended you and that they need to apologize, or you forgive them without telling them. Your mission is to keep hatred from growing in your heart and polluting it.

Get rid of any pride you may have in your heart.

In any connection, even friendship, pride is one of the most corrosive forces. When your heart is poisoned by pride, it's difficult to display humility. It will be difficult for you to apologize or forgive someone if you have a proud heart. Get rid of your pride in your heart by being a more sincere, caring friend. Kindness, love, and compassion will cleanse your heart. Planting hatred in your heart will only amplify the pride you already have.

You should help your friends because they are in need, not because you are in need.

To put it another way, help someone or give them something because it makes them happy, not because it makes you happy or comforts you. Helping a buddy should be done without regard for personal gain.

Ask for support and share your problems.

By revealing your issues, you can make your pals feel more trustworthy. By enlisting their assistance, you can make them feel as if they are wanted and dependable.

Keep your word and don't tell lies.

Have you promised to attend your friend's wedding? Have you agreed to accompany them on a beach vacation? Always follow through on your promises, no matter how big or small they are. Make every effort not to let your pals down.

Keep their secrets to yourself.

Keeping the secrets they've entrusted you with will demonstrate your trustworthiness to them. Make sure they don't feel betrayed. Take care of them and keep their secrets to yourself.

Tell them about your darkest secrets.

You will reveal your secrets with them if you trust them. And if you're a true friend, you won't keep anything hidden from them. Tell them your secrets as they tell you theirs.

Have more faith in them.

You can put your faith in your friends' judgments and behaviors. Recognize that they are the only ones who know what is best for them. Also, believe the sound advise they provide you. Do not disregard their advice. Recognize that they solely care about your well-being.

Good companions are difficult to come by. If you can't find them, look for someone within yourself first. To put it another way, work on becoming a good friend to others. You will naturally attract a large number of friends if you become a good person. Just remember to pick your close buddies carefully. Keep in mind that bad company might taint your good reputation. As a precaution, choose nice pals as well to keep your goodness as a friend.