As said by that old sayings, “We choose our friends, not our family,” meaning that the personal and positive nature of friendship is voluntary. We as social beings tend to need that sense of “Belonging,” of feeling deeply appreciated by people we care for.
And it is called as Friendship.
Intimate friends share each other’s experiences and in some ways they inhabit each other’s lives. They often have similar viewpoints and values, and they may share similar backgrounds and traditions. They witness the milestones and unexpected changes of life, the highs and lows, celebrations and sadness.
Reference:PsychologyToday
And it is called as Friendship.
People without friends often experience the vulnerability of loneliness, that poignant state which many of us have felt at some point.
Good friendships take a certain degree of investment. Good friends consider each other when making decisions that impact each other, and there is give and take among friends.
It is that our friends are the people we let in. They’re the people who can get under our skin, for better or for worse, and they’re the ones in whom we choose to invest. Because of that, they bring a certain stability and normality to our lives.
Quick Tips for keeping your friendships strong throughout the years:
1. Be Honest
Relationships built on false build-ups or phony facades are only as good as their foundation. Superficial relationships often fizzle over time. To achieve a solid friendship, you have to be honest with each other. Being able to offer and receive feedback from someone you trust is a gift that can easily be overlooked. Setting aside your ego and being willing to let someone know you and ask questions of you is invaluable.
2. Make Time and Show Appreciation
The familiarity and comfort we feel with another person can sometimes leave us crossing lines or forgetting to show gratitude. As with a spouse, partner, children, or family, we have to find time to make real contact with friends in order for the relationship to flourish.A good friend shows interest in who we are and what we struggle with, but it is important not to let the relationship become one-sided or to become self-centered in your focus.
3. Alter Your Expectations and Don’t Make Assumptions
In any relationship, we can start to impose certain expectations on others that set us up to feel hurt or disappointed. Don’t be quick to pick apart your friends. Accept that they are human and that they will make mistakes. We may show our friendship in one way, whether through affection, favors, or gifts, but we shouldn’t necessarily expect the same from them. Don’t assume what your friends are thinking; check it out instead. And accept that you could be wrong about their viewpoint—every individual possesses a sovereign mind and their own perceptions of the world.
An Australian study showed that strong social networks may lengthen survival in elderly men and women, with good friends being even more likely to increase longevity than close family members.
Friends don't let friends do silly things alone...
Friends pick you up when you fall. And if they can't pick you up, they lie down with you and listen for a while :)
Happy Friendship Day to my confidant, my partner in crime..........
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