Learning how to be a good friend

Just a quick thought... What does it mean to be a good friend?

According to Google being a good friend is:

1. Good friends make you feel good.

2. Good friends support each other.

3. Good friends listen.

4. Good friends are trustworthy.

5. Good friends handle conflict respectfully and respect boundaries.

6. Good friendships go both ways.

I agree with all of these, especially number #5, and that's what lead me to write this post.

Before/After my birthday, I've caught myself re-examine my friendships and what they truly mean to me. I'm at an age in life where I don't want to be around people who are not pouring into me. I want to grow with my friends and not stay in one place. It's just something about having shared goals with a friend, and you both set/put yourselves into a position to accomplish them.

Friendships should be about motivation, inspiration, and growth.

After reading this post, survivors, please reevaluate your friendships and make sure they're pouring into them, especially if you're pouring into them. Also, that brings me to another point if you're pouring into them. Sometimes you can over-pour into your friendships.

We have to stop that because it's not fair to you. Don't you feel the energy being drained out of you?? A lot of emotions all over the place, I'm sure, but one thing for certain you should know is that friendships are a two-way street, and you must be able to respect one another and their boundaries, and this one of them.

Friends come and go. The real ones will stay, and you'll be able to work through anything that tries to destroy the bond between you all.

As always, I hope you enjoyed this blog. Until next time continue to cherish healthy friendships and vibrations.

Tay.