How to be a good friend

Olivia · May 4, 2021, 7:48pm

Good friends make you happy, and good friends with others also make them happy. Think about your friends: are you a good friend? Are your friends good friends to you?

Good friends make you feel good
Good friends say and do things that make you feel good, compliment and congratulate you, and make you happy.

Good friends support each other.
If you are depressed, a good friend will support you. If you need help, a good friend will try to help you.

Good friends don’t always have everything in common.
All people are different, they have different hobbies and interests. Even if you don’t like the same things, a good friend will cheer you up instead of making you feel bad about liking another group, event, TV show, or animal. A good friend understands that sometimes you are minding your own business and you enjoy doing things together.

Good friends listen
A good friend allows you to talk without getting in the way. They are interested in what you are saying.

Good friends are trustworthy
If you say something special to a close friend, he will not share it. You can trust a good friend to avoid judging.

Good friends treat conflicts with respect and respect.
Sometimes you and your boyfriend don’t agree on anything. Sometimes you might say or do something to upset a friend. A good friend will tell you if you’ve hurt him. If you tell a close friend that he is hurting you, he will regret it and will not do it again.

Good friendships are twofold.
It is a bad friendship if one of you is constantly talking and the other is constantly listening. Instead of one friend getting all the compliments and the other all the time, good friends make each other feel good. In a good friendship, you give each other pleasure!

Gather a group of friends
Don’t just have a “best friend.” Your friendship is something special that you can share with everyone who needs a friend! Sometimes friends disagree or argue. This is part of life. If you have more than one friend, it is more likely that someone will help you when you need them. Check out our guide on how to make new friends and find new people in your life to share your friendship with.

Friends, no subscribers
In the digital world, you may be under pressure to have many friends and followers. Remember that you only need a small circle of friends to be happy, and it’s a good idea to save your most precious (and personal) thoughts and moments for those who really care.

Help! I have a bad friend
Sometimes you may find that someone you consider a friend is not a good friend to you. See our Friends and Enemies page for tips on how to deal with this situation.

Dream · July 29, 2024, 7:47pm

Good friends don’t have to always say the things we want to hear. Friends are here to support us and that means telling us the truth even if it was a sad one is still better than to lie to us .

Ruth · August 3, 2024, 12:18pm

a lot of ppl are confused about a good friend and sometimes ends up choosing wrong company
well here are some characteristics of a good friend acc to me

they are not yesman they will give u their honest opinion if u like it or not to guide u on right path
maybe they will not available in good time cuz of busy schedule but they will always stand with u in ur hard time
they respect ur privacy
they will try to guide on good like career and studies
maybe their words are not sugar coated but their words will give u a comfort and right path
they are ready to oppose u if u r doing something wrong
try understand u and wants to tell u about what they feels
even a small conversation with them can lighten up ur mood

everyone have their own views about a good friend so maybe some ppl won’t agree with my points and its alright

and one more thing no one is perfect…so instead of looking for false perfect and a lil imperfect one and u will enjoy their company

Łæɮýřīñþḩïńęʍưßệ · August 3, 2024, 12:20pm

To be a good friend you must care for your friend,be there to understand and help them in difficult situations and ask about their well being constantly and also you should protect and defend them and you should give them hugs to show your affection for them and also give some gifts(optional)

Amora · August 5, 2024, 10:05am

I find that a casual text or phone call (even a few minutes, or leaving a message) asking how their day was will open doors to bigger conversations that the other person may need to have. Personally, a friend simply texting me and saying “how are you?” and updating me a little on their life lets me know that they care and are willing to listen - to the good things and the bad. Little gestures and check ins will go a long way. Whenever you think of your friend, whether it be in passing wondering what they’re doing, a song that reminds you of them, or something funny you want to share, just send them a reminder that they’re on your mind. Often you will get the same attention you provide to them, let your friends know you love them, you never know when it might be your last opportunity.

Emy_Reine · September 7, 2024, 7:00am

To be a good friend, focus on creating a comfortable environment where your friends feel they can open up to you without hesitation. It’s important to be approachable and humble, making sure they feel at ease when sharing their problems or feelings with you.

Avoid speaking ill of others or pretending to be perfect. This behavior can damage trust and undermine your friendship. If a friend confides in you about something personal, honor their trust and don’t use that information against them. Your role is to support them genuinely.

Communicate honestly and respectfully, sharing your own thoughts and feelings while being considerate of theirs. Understand their emotions and offer the support they need, while respecting their personal boundaries and decisions.

Celebrate their successes genuinely and enjoy the good times together. Be reliable if you make plans or promises, follow through. If things change, let them know as soon as possible to avoid making them question their worth or the strength of your friendship.

By being present, supportive, and sincere, you’ll build deeper, more meaningful friendships based on trust and mutual respect

Dream · September 7, 2024, 7:01am

Summary: Good friend should want the best for you.
That’s all that’s needed to be said.

xnelliebeth · September 22, 2024, 11:22am

Not gonna lie I support this but if you end up with 30 “friends” or more to me there’s a problem. Accept that people are not totally enemies, nor totally friends. Having acquaintances is good, and can make you look more easily engaged and looking comfortable when talking to people.

The “let’s be friends” isn’t a command that can be launched under a day. It takes weeks, months, and especially if it’s online, a couple of years without anything major can confirm the friendship.

Everything has a start, everything has a end, everything can happen a way we didn’t expect it to happen.