When I was younger I found it so difficult to make friend as I was painfully shy and I had a stutter. Some of the people I hung around with use to laugh at me and one person in particular use to pick on me during my first year in secondary school. It was so awful. My self esteem could not sink any lower than it already was.
I had a friend called Jasmine as primary school, she was my bestie and she would always hang out with me during play times and she alway stuck by me. I can never forget her!
I think friendships change as we get older because our needs change and things happen to us in life. Thinking about Jasmine made me think about the importance of great friendships. Below are some tips I tend to use when I am considering a friendship and I would like to share them with you.
A friend is….
- someone you can trust, who will not judge you
- someone who respects you and your time
- someone who respects your boundries
- someone who listens
- someone who gives you space when you need it and they are not overbearing
- someone who respects your right to change and grow.
In the comments below share with me your important aspects of friendship.
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