Leah Week 4 - What Makes a Genuine, Long-Term Friend?

Throughout life, friends come and go. Most people have perhaps one or two special friends that they’ve kept throughout their childhood, into their adulthood. Sadly though, most friendships fade as time goes on. So the logical question is, what makes a friendship strong enough to continue throughout life? 

Perhaps the initial attraction that draws friends together is common interests. A friendship is likely to succeed long-term if the two share similar interests and values. Sometimes though, a friend seems to share the same interests and values as you, but as you get to know them, you find they actually don’t. Personally in my life, friends who are similar to me and share common values are the friendships I have held onto and cherished.

The next aspect of a friendship that makes it genuine is a friend who is honest, trustworthy, and supportive. No one likes someone who lies, so why would someone who lies make a long-term friend? They wouldn’t. At the same time, a genuine friend is someone who will not spread the secrets you tell them. This person can be trusted to listen to you and support you when you need them, without telling others your personal life for the sake of attention or gossip. A genuine and true friend will be there for you when you need them the most.

I think that the last main aspect of a real friend is someone who accepts you for who you are and doesn’t judge you. Personally, a red flag in a friendship is when I have had friends who made constant judgmental comments. Of course a genuine friend should be honest when they think you’ve done something wrong, but they shouldn’t judge your mistakes and your actions. 

Do you agree with these qualities that determine a genuine friend from a fake one? Are there any other qualities you would add to this list or are there any you would remove? Why or why not? 

 

Comments

  1. AnonymousFeb 15, 2022, 11:17:00 PM

    I agree with the traits you value in friendships. I think some other important traits are also being able to laugh together and not feeling stressed from the friendship. A lesson I have had to learn before is if a friendship is more stress than fun, it might not be worth it.

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Ben Nikpour - Week 10: Oscar Viewers are Dropping

Image
     Before a few days ago, I did not know much about the Oscars. I knew it was an award show, but besides that, I was basically clueless. It wasn’t until the Will Smith and Chris Rock situation that I spent the time to look into what the Oscars are.       For some background, the Oscars, properly known as the Academy Awards, are awarded to artists in the film industry. The first show was in May of 1929. At its peak, in 1998, the Oscars brought in over 55 million viewers; that same year was the release of one of the biggest movies of all time: Titanic. Since then, viewers have been dropping. In 2020, the Oscars had their lowest amount of viewers with only 24 million people watching the event. In 2021, the Oscars broke their 2020 record of lowest viewers by only bringing in less than 11 million people. This year the Oscars brought in close to 17 million viewers which is an improvement but not by much. Award shows like the Grammys, Emmys, Golden Globes, ...
Read more

Noah Bard Week 1 - The Misunderstanding of our Modern-Day Gladiators

Image
   When I hear the word gladiator, I Immediately think of the Colosseum and humans being eaten by lions. However, times have changed, and so has the term gladiator. I’m talking about the sport of MMA, and more specifically, UFC fighters. Besides the few million crazed fight fans out there like myself, the current consensus about MMA is that it’s stupid. At face value, it’s a very sensible conclusion to make. Why in the world would anybody want to risk their lives on national television, or in that case at all? Well, here’s why.      Every day before that bell rings, these men and women are mastering the art of fighting. It takes much more than just supernatural athleticism; it ultimately comes down to the fighter's mental fortitude. Every slight move in the eyes, feet, and hands of your opponent must be taken into account to win. It’s a common stereotype to think that fighters aren’t very smart and not only because of what they do for a living, but oftentimes it...
Read more

Ariella Green Week 7: The Airport

Image
  Ariella Green Week 7: The Airport      Don’t ya hate going to the airport?       I absolutely can not stand going to the airport. As I’m sure most of you know, I am very organized and like to plan out everything. When things don’t go according to the plan, it stresses me out.       Thursday morning, I assumed I would have an easy experience flying from PBI to JFK on JetBlue airlines. Little did I know, there would be many little bumps along the way that I had to deal with while trying to catch my flight.       First, we arrive at the airport at around 10:30 for our 11:45 flight. I personally believe that you should always give yourself enough time at the airport, so you don’t have to rush at the gate or if you want to make a purchase. We also had to face the challenge of finding somewhere to park, which is nearly impossible sometimes. After searching for a while, we found...
Read more