Start by being a good friend

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Two heads are better than one. Just like the broom works effectively when each stick is tied together, so are we humans dependent on each other to grow rightfully. Friends are part of life and can be the catalyst to once growth in various aspects.

We all must have heard the various stories of the different types of friends we have, the multipliers, those that divide you, those that subtract from you have and finally, those that add to your life positively. I won't want to go into much detail about that. I believe we all can denote the meaning of each type of friend.

Sometimes back, I was talking to someone who complained of how bad his friends are let me put it this way-"those he calls friends are. I listened tirelessly to every single thing he said and when he was done, I was glad it was over. I say this because I'm sure he will say the same thing about me when he is with other friends. While at the restaurant yesterday I heard a similar story and it brought back memories of my previous encounter with someone who believes all his friends are against him.

I typed what came to my mind on noisecash after leaving the restaurant and went to bed. But after waking up in the middle of the night, it came back to mind.

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Bad Company corrupts good manner

The people you associate yourself with matter a lot. I sometimes wonder how people in a class of 100 became small units. You see 2 to 3 people walking together with the same behaviour. The lecturer never asked people with the same interest or behaviour to become friends, but they somehow locate each other.

The influence friends have on one another cannot be underestimated. You might say to yourself that you won't join them, you are only friends with them for this purpose or that. But believe me, the day you will join them in engaging in acts you promised you'll never indulge in, you'd be shocked.

You're the average...

You're the Average of the people you hang out with the most. You are the type of person that spends without restrain, you buy things on impulse, yet you work with a person that loves shopping all day. Instead of getting rid of the habit. You relapse deeper.

As said earlier, the influence friends have on others is huge. With time you realise you act the way your other friends do. Even if you don't, people will regard you as such or assume that you are all the same.

"Show me your friends and I will tell who you are"

Start by being a good friend

You expect people to be good to you. To be a friend you can call on at any time and will be there for you? Why don't you start by being that friend first? Be the friend you want your friend to mirror.

You don't give bad vibes and expect good vibes from others. You act toxic to everyone around you and complain that you have no friends. Nobody wants to associate with toxicity. Do you think you are better off alone? Then don't complain when you need someone's help, not compulsorily financially and you look around you can't call on anyone.

Be a good friend today!🤗💚🤗

Thanks for reading!

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Start by being a good friend what a good quote Friends are good but it more expedient to you to amend when you notice the bad one so as to more fast and soar like an eagle

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3 years ago

For me to choose a friend, I first consider the influence the person has, the group he keeps and if he or she is someone who will e of negative influences, I would rather turn back as soon as possible. " show me your friend and I will tell you who you are" because friends are to sharpen each other. If I am good to my friend he will try to be good to me too. I guess you are saying all this from personal experiences friend

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3 years ago

It is always expected to have a friend. If you already have a true friend, as they say: for better or worse, you already have a treasure. I have that treasure in true friends. Interesting article.

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3 years ago

That's why I chose to have quality friends over quantity, it's difficult when the group becomes influential and holds a lot of peer pressure.

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3 years ago

I definitely agree. Attract what you want. Be a good friend so you could also attract good friends.

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3 years ago

I don't really have friend here, as in in personal but I have lots of virtual friends. I'm too shy just to meet my old friends before I don't know. Everything is just not the same as like before.

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3 years ago

"Be the friend you want your friend to mirror" I like this line. If we want to have a good friend and company, then we should also be a good friend to them

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3 years ago

I agree with what you said about people judging you because of your friends. I, for one, do not wish to associate myself with someone who are friends with people who have questionable beliefs. I learned this the hard way because I used to give chances to people even if they came from questionable groups. I thought that someone they will be different from their friends but nope. They are really all just the same.

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3 years ago

We need to make good friends, and as well be a good friend. There is a saying that goes; show me your friend, and I'll show you who you truly are

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3 years ago

It really depends on the person.... you know I have friends that stab me in the back but I still be friends with them thinking that maybe they'll change but people don't change quickly. I mean even your good to those people ,not everyone would give back that goodness you give to them. so it really depends on the person.

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3 years ago

Do unto others as you would want to be done unto you. If you want "those you call friends" to be good to you, you also have to be good yourself.

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3 years ago

I always believe quality is better than quantity. Havinf few trusted friends is far better than having lots of friends, you won't get to know all of them properly

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3 years ago

In this generation, it's hard to find a true friend 😢 it's just sad that the one you consider a true friend will ruin you.

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3 years ago

This is why I have very few friends. I have pretty much high standard to having a friend, though it may not look like that in the surface. I can't promise to be a good friend as well because I am not fond of hearing rants of people about other people. I might be a good listener but not when it's about gossips or whatever. LOL. I am trying to be a good friend, so I hope I find good ones, too.

I know you might be busy, but it's okay. We are always excited to read from you. ❤️

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3 years ago

It's very important to be with friends who we know can contribute something positive in us. Friendship should be genuine.

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3 years ago

"Show me your friend and I will show you who you are" Friends are images of ourselves but we dont really see that, If you have friends that party a lot then you also will party a lot, if you have friends that read a lot then you will also read a lot, thats just how life is!

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3 years ago

We have different kinds of friends who could either affect you positively or negatively. We should select ours with care and not rush into it.

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3 years ago

When you are good at behavior then believe me you would find best people according to your taste. Actually friend are like my family when i am at hostel get ill they take care of me like family i don't realize that i am at hostel or at own home. Life without a good friend is dull. I am sure you would be good in your friend 😊

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3 years ago

Exactly different nature of friends came in our life but I always remember that people are judged beacuse of his company. When we have true friends then it's a blessing of God.

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3 years ago

Lovely article! "Friends are the ones you trust to trust you back." I'm so grateful that I have friends like that in my life and I'm hopeful that you've got friends like that in yours too. Thanks for sharing!

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3 years ago

Actually we only talk bad about others when we ourself have some evilness inside us.The one who was complaining to you about his friends was himself at fault. I am agree with you the habits of our friends also effect us,no matter it be good or bad.

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3 years ago

The concept of friendship is tied to a relationship of interest, it is getting harder and harder to find a good friend.

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3 years ago

I just don't want anyone now i always try to be a good friend of others but they always used me for purpose and that's what i hate most so i don't prefer having any friends

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3 years ago

People are judged by the company they have when you have true good friends means you are blessed.

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3 years ago

Become the friend you wanna be, what an amazing thought for today. Thank you for this Gideon!

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3 years ago

Thanks for dropping by farmgirl. I'm grateful 🙏💚

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3 years ago

Pleasure's mine, thank you :)

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3 years ago

Some friends are good and some are also bad. They either affect your life in a good way or not. We just have to make the right choice of friends. When I notice someone is fake to me, I avoid that kind of person. Friendship is being truthful to each other and corrects each other when it is needed.

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3 years ago

You are right it's about being truthful to one another .

Editted: My fingers played me again😂

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3 years ago

Tama kung gusto mo talaga makipag kaibigan dapat alam mo sa sarili mo na totoong kaibigan ka sa kanila. ❤️🤗

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3 years ago

This is so true. You should not expect what you can't give out

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3 years ago

If you want good friends to locate you then you have to be good a good friend as well. Only people with like minds will attract each other.

It should be known that "You are the kind of friend you move with".

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3 years ago

But I'm hesitant to talk first that's I can't have friends 🤭 but not in the virtual world 🤣 Only real ones came to me and wanted me to be their friends in the real world and I accepted them wholeheartedly. I don't like fake people..lol.. It's difficult to gain friends most especially that this world is full of toxicity

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3 years ago

I strongly agree with you,tho two head are better than one but we should know the kind of friends we keep some friends are there to spoil our life so we should be very careful with the friends we keep

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3 years ago

I agree. some also say, "birds with the same feathers flock together". I and my friends have different personality. And because we are together, people labeled us as one and that we are all the same.

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