Are You True To Your Friendship?
Letting your pride get in the way of expressing your true feelings will prevent a solid connection and an authentic opportunity to expand or evolve.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, my close confidant and I had hours-long conversations about life, purpose and our current objectives. Every time we talked, something would evoke an immediate book title from me and within a week I had a full book written and published. One such book was “Real Friends,” which came from a deeply personal place in my heart. It highlighted the truth and banality of friendship; when I become friends with someone it’s not a frivolous decision but one rooted in meaningful connection.
Recently, I made friends with someone from Washington State and while building our relationship there were moments where I was uncertain if our friendship was mutual or merely one-sided. To ascertain the depth of a friendship before presuming loyalty or trustworthiness is of utmost importance to prevent inaccuracies. This person exemplifies being a true friend with their ability to keep all conversations fluid yet confidential; qualities that are essential for strong friendships.
In light of this experience, this article serves as a reminder to never take being someone’s friend lightly, particularly when wanting to form real relationships rooted in transparency and growth potential. My upcoming book “Real Friends” will speak volumes about my vulnerable side as I have found it challenging to understand true friendship; however, this acquaintance from Washington State has been instrumental in helping me explore its depths further as they have shown me what it means to trust explicitly with honest communication and understanding. Though our friendship can be even stronger at times due to some unspoken words, it is clear they are someone I can trust implicitly for these two important elements for forming strong friendships.
Friendships can be incredibly rewarding and last a lifetime, however there can be factors which can impact the longevity of a friendship. These include people who are not strong enough to maintain a friendship, those who aren’t transparent or honest with one another, and those seeking material benefits from their relationships.
I am a firm believer that true friendships are able to last forever, however it is possible for people to become hurt or betrayed by so-called friends. Gossiping, spreading misinformation and ulterior motives can quickly break down friendships. This is why I take the time to use myself as an educational tool when it comes to understanding friendships and the guidelines needed in order to maintain them.
Unfortunately, some individuals struggle with forming relationships due to prior hurtful experiences. This could prevent them from forming meaningful connections with others and enjoying the rewards of genuine friendships. Ultimately, while there may be challenges along the way, I believe that with dedication and hard work friendships have the potential to last until our very last breath.
Opening up about your feelings and being honest is a difficult but important step in growing as an individual. True friendships should be highly valued and nurtured with compassion and respect. We encourage you to consider the words of this message and make a conscious effort to become someone who not only provides benefit to those around you, but also showers them with love. It is essential to question whether the individuals you interact with on a regular basis are true friends or if they are simply present for their own benefit? Additionally, if any people are being taken advantage of or wronged by peers, it should be addressed immediately. In conclusion, treat your friendships with care, respect, and lots of love.
