Friendship, a Bond for Life
by HiGreetings.com
"Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light". - Helen Keller
Remember the worst time of your life, when you could go to no one and everyone else was ready to attack you with their wagging tongue. There was probably this one person who was always there for you, standing firm during the hour of crisis. This person could be anyone – your parent, sibling, a cousin or a close friend. And in most cases, it is your friend – that one person who seems to be almost your brother/ sister or even more than them. A friend can be supportive, comforting and reassuring during a time of despair. And at the same time, they can be your worst critic. But they never lose the confidence in you neither do they stop supporting or comforting you. And that's exactly what friends do – after all they are the family you choose!
They are the people you love to be with; they remain with you when you are lonely, supporting and accepting you unconditionally despite your shortcomings. Friends make celebrations fun and true friends will help you grow spiritually. Sometimes, you will have friends who came into your life, remained them for some time, guided you on your journey called life, played their roles and moved on. We all have at least one such friend who were an inseparable part of your life once, but you lose touch as life continues. Though it may happen at times, it is never good to give up on your friends and lose them. The following are some points that you will help to strengthen your bond of friendship and frame a relationship for life.
Keep a check on your expectations: Expectations often kill a relationship and friendship is no different. The first rule for making friends is to keep the right expectations and never expect too much from them. Having high hopes from someone else will only damage the relationship. Instead, focus on love, on giving your best and giving as much as possible for you. Some time is required to create understanding between two people, even in friendship. Thus, give them some time to understand you. Also, by keeping low expectations ensure that the other person would follow the example. Friendship where high expectations often results in a relation where both the parties and their actions are being judged continuously.
And while talking about being judged; you should never be judgmental in friendship. This is one emotion where you only focus on the negatives of a person, overlooking the finer qualities of your friend. The definition of a good and bad person is usually a perspective and there is no need for a person to fit into your definition of good; rather be eclectic in your views and enjoy the abundance of friends in your life. In friendship, it is essential to understand that you will change and grow. Your priorities change in life and you continue to evolve as you grow. Never judge people for their past actions and remember that everyone deserves another chance. Even if things go wrong, start the relationship from a new perspective, from the scratch like painting on a new, clean canvas. And it is up to you what you want to paint.
Remember the worst time of your life, when you could go to no one and everyone else was ready to attack you with their wagging tongue. There was probably this one person who was always there for you, standing firm during the hour of crisis. This person could be anyone – your parent, sibling, a cousin or a close friend. And in most cases, it is your friend – that one person who seems to be almost your brother/ sister or even more than them. A friend can be supportive, comforting and reassuring during a time of despair. And at the same time, they can be your worst critic. But they never lose the confidence in you neither do they stop supporting or comforting you. And that's exactly what friends do – after all they are the family you choose!
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They are the people you love to be with; they remain with you when you are lonely, supporting and accepting you unconditionally despite your shortcomings. Friends make celebrations fun and true friends will help you grow spiritually. Sometimes, you will have friends who came into your life, remained them for some time, guided you on your journey called life, played their roles and moved on. We all have at least one such friend who were an inseparable part of your life once, but you lose touch as life continues. Though it may happen at times, it is never good to give up on your friends and lose them. The following are some points that you will help to strengthen your bond of friendship and frame a relationship for life.
Keep a check on your expectations: Expectations often kill a relationship and friendship is no different. The first rule for making friends is to keep the right expectations and never expect too much from them. Having high hopes from someone else will only damage the relationship. Instead, focus on love, on giving your best and giving as much as possible for you. Some time is required to create understanding between two people, even in friendship. Thus, give them some time to understand you. Also, by keeping low expectations ensure that the other person would follow the example. Friendship where high expectations often results in a relation where both the parties and their actions are being judged continuously.
And while talking about being judged; you should never be judgmental in friendship. This is one emotion where you only focus on the negatives of a person, overlooking the finer qualities of your friend. The definition of a good and bad person is usually a perspective and there is no need for a person to fit into your definition of good; rather be eclectic in your views and enjoy the abundance of friends in your life. In friendship, it is essential to understand that you will change and grow. Your priorities change in life and you continue to evolve as you grow. Never judge people for their past actions and remember that everyone deserves another chance. Even if things go wrong, start the relationship from a new perspective, from the scratch like painting on a new, clean canvas. And it is up to you what you want to paint.
