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You probably get the impression that some people have hundreds or even thousands of friends
But studies show that people usually maintain a close relationship with only a few people in real life
Family it takes time and ururing for for al friendships to dedepp
And there are certain habits and characteristics
Genuine friends popossess
Which makes them more like family
It here are the qualities of a true friend
Number one they accept you as you are a true friend
Will try try to change you
They embrace everything about you from your flaws to your best personality trades
They may not agree with or like everything that you say or do
But they won't bash you or try to change your personality
They simply accept you as you are
Number two they really listen
How many times have you try to have a conversation with someone about something that is important to you
And that person keeps turning the topic back to him or herself
You somehow don't find these conversations fulfilling
But when you have a conversation with the real friend
They aren't one sided you find that your friend really listens to you
They don't talk over you misunderstand what you're saying or try to hog the attention in the conversation
They open themselves up to listening
Really listening with the intent to understand your thoughts and feelings
Number three they don't gossip real friends will never talk bad about you behind your back
They will always confront you personally if they need to talk they respect you and w'll spread ruours ors and arnisure reputation behind your back
They would rather talk face to face and resolve any issues
They may have number four they stick with you
This probably best distinguishes a real friend from a fake one
A true friend will never leave you just because you're going through a rough patch
They will laugh with you through the good times
But then cry with you through the bad ones
They will stick by your side and help you through the darkness
They will offer to help
However they can in today's world of flage fake friendships
You should genuinely cherish those who are really there for you
These are the people you will want to keep in your life
As they're definitely genuine friends who want the best for you and care about your well being
They understand that you can't always deal with all of life's curve balls all by yourself
So they have your back
No matter what number five they make time for you
Real friends will never blow you off or tell you that they're too busy for you
They don't just talk to you
When it's convenient yes
They might have to rearrange their schedule a bit
But they will never use lack of time or other commitments as an excuse not to see you
A true friend will usually follow through with their promises to you
No matter how busy life gets
And you never feel like you have to chase them
In order to keep them in your life
Number six they don't hold grudges a real friend is aware
That nobody is perfect
When you're with them
You don't feel like you have to walk on exshells to gain their approval
They understand that you muck up every now
And then
And you don't have to offer a long apology
They just put it behind them
Because they know that you have good intentions despite whatever mistakes
You make number seven you're comfortable around them being completely comfortable is a sign of true friendship
You can ask silly and let your guard down
And you never have to think twice about doing
So you can tell each other anything
And you don't have to sensor yourselves you don't have to fake lalagh or force conversations
Everything just seems to flow effortlessly between the two of you
A true friend wants to know your secrecreyour
Your wildest dreams
Embarrassing stories and things
You wouldn't share with just anyone
They want to know you to your core number eight they see the best in you
One of our greatest faults can be our negative self criticism
But true friends lift us subbwe're down our closest friends are the ones who back to didiffer your
Your self iniiststargetting tting
When you feel ugly
Your friend reminds you
Your beauty
When your feel talenless
Your friend reminds you of your many skills
A real friend can see the positive things about you
Even when you don't see them
Yourself number nine they tell it like it is they don't tell you what you want to hear not just for arguments sake
But they will tell you when you are actually wrong
They tell you the truth
Even if it may hurt not because they want to make you feel bad or rather to help you make better choices in your life and become a better person
You've learned to appreciate this
Because not many people in life will tell it like it is number ten
They don't get jealous
A real friend is confident in the bond that you share
And they will never try to control you
They understand that you don't have to be in their company around the clock in order to validate the friendship
And they give you the freedom to pursue other friendships and activities in your life
Few people will genuinely be happy for your
Success in fact most people around you will be jealous or envious
But true friends will actually be happy for you
And push you to achieve even greater heights
