To my younger self

Hiya @Boon4U welcome to the community and yay for posting this fantastic thread. I love the idea about creating a space to hear about each other's experiences, opinions, insights and tips.😃

For me, a good friend is someone trustworthy, empathetic, considerate, and honest. Someone who accepts me for how I am, who I am in the *now*, someone I can be absolutely authentically myself with, while bringing out the best in me and encouraging me to keep doing better. Ooh and someone I can share some laughs and good time with, sense of humor is something that makes me feel more connected with people.

I feel something that works for me in recognizing good friends is how they make me feel about myself, if they make me feel valued, cherished, seen, supported. And also how honest and authentic I can be around them. Typically, if I've to be on eggshells or have to conceal significant parts of me to be liked or wanted by someone, I don't think they are a good friend to me.

These are quite broadly stated hehe, there's of course multiple factors to consider at times.

How about you though? what is your current understanding of a good friend?🌞

For me, a good friend accepts me for exactly who I am. I don't have to compromise who I am just to be around. They are dependable and reliable. They are honest and tell me things, even if I don't want to hear it, because they care about me. Their actions back up their words. They make me laugh too....they get my sense of humor.

It takes time to find people who resonate like this in life. Like any relationship, they just happen, and they should be a benefit to your life, not a burden.

@Boon4U good friends in my opinion is someone who wishes good for you they may not show that to you but you always know... And someone who is there for you when you said you are not feeling good,

I wish i had a good friend in my life 😊

I think good friend is some who is there for you, through good and bad

@Boon4U Good friends, I will go with the adage "a friend in need is a friend indeed". It's a two way relationship. Like any other relationship, it further involvees trust, mutual respect and understanding.

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That's a great question and one of my friends described it well which was "good friends are those where we can be our true vulnerable self without fear of judgement". 💚

How to tell if you have a crush?

Ever since I was a kid I could never recognise if I ever had a crush, at this point I think I just can't crush on anyone

Hi everyone! I wanted to share something that reflects the value of true friendship. It is a reminder of the support and love that good friends bring into our lives.

In honor of the friends who uplifts us everyday.

A good friend will laugh with you, cry with you and stay up late with you. They will look out for you and never leave you feeling dry and drained. A true friend nourishes you just as you nourish them. They will fight for you and with you, exercise along side you and even help with your work when you can't.

Much like a good person, a good friend always reminds you of how important you are to them. In times of need, they won't run away; in times of trouble, they will stick around. A good friend might sometimes withhold the truth to protect your feelings, understanding that you maybe upset when you find out later. They will sometimes act without your knowledge just to keep you safe.

A good friend covers you when you need comfort and shield you from chaos. They are unique, standing apart from everyone else. Cherish that good friend; love them with all your heart and soul.

They will always make you smile.

-Serenity.

I am new here, please show me around. Thank you all!