10.08.2010

twentysix

day 26 - what i think about my friends.

Wow. I love them, to say the least. Without my friends I would be one lonely, sad, pathetic introvert. My friends inspire me in so many ways, creatively, spiritually, etc. They encourage me, which I often need! I can only hope that at least one of my friends reciporactes those feelings.

here's the Wikipedia definition...

Value that is found in friendships is often the result of a friend demonstrating the following on a consistent basis:

  • The tendency to value what is best for the other.
  • Sympathy and empathy
  • Honesty, perhaps in situations where it may be difficult for others to speak the truth, especially in terms of pointing out the perceived faults of one's counterpart
  • mutual understanding and compassion
  • Trust in one another (able express feelings - including of the other's actions - without the fear of being judged); able to go to each other for emotional support
  • Positive reciprocity - a relationship is based on equal give and take between the two parties.
I think that pretty much sums it up.

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