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Friendship Part II  

LeannanLuiDraico 58F
189 posts
4/7/2015 6:16 pm
Friendship Part II

Not everyone has to be a close friend, but it’s integral to our happiness that we show people who we truly are, allow ourselves to know them in return, and then remind each other through actions—small or large—that we care.
We never need to be or feel alone in this world, but it’s up to us to create and allow opportunities to be together, enjoy each other, and be there for each other. It’s up to us to make our relationships priorities.
With this in mind, I compiled some of the ideas that resonated strongly with me. So some friends and I were sitting around a few days ago we started talking about friendships so each of us came up with some things that we think that makes true friends.
1. Always be there, even in silence.
2. Be kind and listen. Be fun and light. Be serious when needed, love extensively, and forgive always.
3. Don’t be scared to tell each other the truth, no matter how difficult it may be. But sometimes friends do find it hard they get scared of loosing there friends.
4. Guide each other in times of need with your honest opinions.
5. A true friend is someone who always listens and is genuinely interested in the good and bad, and someone who calls or writes just to say hello.
6. Be loyal in confidence and character, always open and inviting to share concerns, always honest even if you disagree.
7. A true friend tries his best to cheer you up when you are upset and makes you feel special.
8. Try and improve their life though your friendship.
9. Be who you truly are, be that vulnerable, and provide the other person the space, safety and choice to do the same.
10. Be genuinely happy when they get, receive, or achieve something they truly desire.
11. Share the truth in your heart, without the fear of misunderstandings.
12. Be loyal and forgive but: love and respect.
13. Accept the person as they are, as an individual, without conditions. Also, as important as it is for you to be there for them, sometimes you have to be willing to let them be there for you.
14. Remain friends despite a person’s choices in life and don’t bail on them when they aren’t who you want them to be.
15. A true friend always supports the person but doesn’t feel compelled to support the situation. A true friend knows how and when to say the firm, “No.”
16. Help yourself and those closest to you grow. To live means to grow, and a true friend is someone that you can honestly say has helped define you as an individual.
17. Celebrate the wins and be there to support the losses. Keep your word and acknowledge it when you don’t.
18. Walk in to a friend’s aid when others are walking out.
19. Don’t hold grudges over petty disagreements.
20. Show up! You can pretend to care but you cannot pretend to show up.
21. A true friend is someone you feel as comfortable with as you do when you are by yourself. No illusions, no holding back.
22. Be there for the other person in the same way you would be there for yourself. Granted, if you can’t be there for yourself, that’s probably something you should address first.
23. Don’t let your own stuff get in the way. The ego is powerful.
24. Know someone’s least admirable characteristics and still love and support them.
25. Share honest appreciation every chance you get.


CLTouch 48M
31 posts
4/7/2015 6:24 pm

Love this. Unfortunately it can be tough to find others who understand...


DIVISION77 47M
8325 posts
4/7/2015 6:33 pm

You come across as preachy.

At forty-nine years old, do you have all the answers?

........or did you copy and paste this out of a self-help book?

Along with the bullshit about "dominant women".



"My every move is a calculated step, to bring me closer to embrace an early death." -Tupac Shakur


mannwhore4u 58M
104 posts
4/7/2015 7:30 pm

really quite interesting how this woman captivates your attention ,regardless of it being negative she WINS because you have the ignorance to stoop below common gutter trash and insult her ,if you are truly a mans man u would rise above with respect and dignity .so my moneys on the woman that she is far more superior and intellectual than you could ever be


jrrcair 54M  
5 posts
4/7/2015 8:46 pm

This is interesting. Not just the original text, but the comments. And not just on this commentary, but on others as well. In my opinion these writings are testimonials, not preachy and not telling you what you should do. They are thought provoking and thank you to the author for doing so.

Being critical is negative and shows bad on the critic. Questioning, challenging and discussion is positive and we ought not be shy to go there. It allows us all to grow and connect with others that have similar interests. Even more, it just may bring new interests to light. Object with questions and thoughts and you will start a meaningful discussion.

Friends listen, critics only talk. Try listening, It's a great way to make friends and expand your horizons!


jrrcair 54M  
5 posts
4/7/2015 10:44 pm

Friendships are earned, and they are earned by the little things. Little things like listening and engaging in conversation. It builds respect.

And Alpha or Beta or whatever, it is that respect that gives you the desire to stand up to and for your friend.

So when someone speaks it's fine to disagree, but if you do it right, you can still make a great friend and learn a something along the way!


FunNewGuy1000 63M
511 posts
4/8/2015 11:04 am

You become a good friend because you ARE a good friend.

Criticism is fine amongst friends and critical thinkers, otherwise it is just blabber from people who are neither.

Open forums are just that.

Play nice, kiddies....


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