The Friend-ship

Ok today i will be covering the following.

1. Who is a good friend

2. Why friends are very important in once life.

3. Benefits of friendships.

Etc.

Lets move straight to the frist point talking about who is a good friend.

Cosidering the first point we have which is who is a good friend.

A good friend possess the following attributes.

1. Honesty in the sense that, they tell you the truth instead of lying to you to keep you happy or placate you. A good friend will tell you the truth even if it's hard, because they love you.

2. Non-judgemental in the sense that, they make you feel confident in and loved for who you are and not someone who instills self-doubt or insecurity in you. Non-judgmental friends listen to you and do their best to see things from your point of view.

3. Acceptance

True friends accept you even when your lives move in different directions. True friends understand that your choices are yours and accept those decisions because they know that what's right for them isn't necessarily right for you.

4. Trustworthiness

Trust lets us feel safe with friends—safe to be vulnerable and to share our plans, our true selves, and our lives. A trustworthy friend keeps your secrets, keeps their promises, and is dependable.

5. Low-maintenance

Many longtime friends point to the fact that when they haven't been in touch for a while and finally reconnect, it is as if no time has passed. In other words, friends shouldn't require all of your attention all of the time and understand when life gets busy.

Benefits of friendship.

I. Improve your mood; Spending time with happy and positive friends can elevate your mood and boost your outlook.

II.Help you to reach your goals.

III.Reduce your stress and depression; Having an active social life can bolster your immune system and help reduce isolation, a major contributing factor to depression.

IV. Support you through tough times. Even if it’s just having someone to share your problems with, friends can help you cope with serious illness, the loss of a job or loved one, the breakup of a relationship, or any other challenges in live.

V. Boost your self-worth; Friendship is a two-way street, and the “give” side of the give-and-take contributes to your own sense of self-worth. Being there for your friends makes you feel needed and adds purpose to your life.

I believe what you believe is what will work for u.

Before u wish to have a good friend, first you must be a good friend to people.

The most important quality in a friendship is the way the relationship makes you feel—not how it looks on paper, how alike you seem on the surface, or what others think. Ask yourself:

Do I feel better after spending time with this person?

Am I myself around this person?

Do I feel secure, or do I feel like I have to watch what I say and do?

Is the person supportive and am I treated with respect?

Is this a person I can trust?

The bottom line: if the friendship feels good, it is good. But if a person tries to control you, criticizes you, abuses your generosity, or brings unwanted drama or negative influences into your life, it’s time to re-evaluate the friendship. A good friend does not require you to compromise your values, always agree with them, or disregard your own needs.

There are 3 categories of friends every one should have, which include;

1. Normal friend.

2. Close friend.

3. Best friend.

Like in the case of jesus and his disciples.

Jesus has 12 disciples

3 that are close to him

1 that more closer to him.

Why are friends so important.

Our society tends to place an emphasis on romantic relationships. We think that just finding that right person will make us happy and fulfilled. But research shows that friends are actually even more important to our psychological welfare. Friends bring more happiness into our lives than virtually anything else.

Friendships have a huge impact on your mental health and happiness. Good friends relieve stress, provide comfort and joy, and prevent loneliness and isolation. Developing close friendships can also have a powerful impact on your physical health. Lack of social connection may pose as much of a risk as smoking, drinking too much, or leading a sedentary lifestyle. Friends are even tied to longevity. One Swedish study found that, along with physical activity, maintaining a rich network of friends can add significant years to your life.

But close friendships don’t just happen. Many of us struggle to meet people and develop quality connections. Whatever your age or circumstances, though, it’s never too late to make new friends, reconnect with old ones, and greatly improve your social life, emotional health, and overall well-being.

Bonus tips to making friends.

When ever you find yourself in a new environment, don't just rush into making friends because u can make mistake. Take your time study people and know the kind of persons they are before u can associate yourself with them.

Note: you can't achieve this on your own like the bible made it clear that we should watch and pray. So therefore we need to pray for God to connect us to the right people at the right time.