Why We Need Our Friends

Written By Colēgia

As people one of the best things we can do is invest in our relationships. These are essential because they give us a sense of community along with making us feel like we belong as well. Our friends are one of the best examples of this since we need to take the time to develop them. Today we want to talk about why we need our friends and their importance.

Good Friends Accept Us

Having a support system that accepts us for who we are is incredibly important. Good friends recognize that it's crucial to not judge one another. We want friends who are considerate of our needs along with being tolerant of our strengths and weaknesses. This is good because it helps us be our authentic selves much easier. One thing that falls under this is friends who want the best for us. Sometimes there might be disagreements but good intentions can make a world of difference. A good example is a friend who may notice some unhealthy food habits and offer to buy a healthy meal. The benefit of this is that it opens the door for good communication by using generosity as an icebreaker. It also shows that they're willing to help lead you to becoming your best possible self as well by showing you good options that are out there.

“Having a support system that accepts us for who we are is incredibly important.”

Good Friends Are There For You

Spending time with others is the hallmark of any relationship. Having friends who are there for you is one of the greatest signs that your relationships are worth it. Small things such as hanging out after school and doing hobbies together consistently are some of the best ways to build trust and get to know one another. We need these mutual activities since they give us a chance to share our passions while feeling more comfortable around others. We can do our part to be there for others by initiating first. This is important since it can teach us to be proactive and build better habits in the process.

“Spending time with others is the hallmark of any relationship.”

Good Friends Put Forth The Effort

Every relationship requires effort. It needs to be mutual between both sides so things are fair for one another. Some of the ways we put in the effort are by being willing to listen to one another. This takes patience and understanding since we might see things differently. Feeling heard is an important thing in relationships since it allows us to communicate in a healthy manner. Reaching out to friends every now and then to catch up on how life is going can help us understand each other better. Friendship is defined in so many ways and each person brings with them unique lessons we can learn from one another. Some friends might teach us the value of standing up for ourselves. Others may help us learn how to better ourselves as an individual. Along the road of life, we'll meet many different people and it's good to walk alongside the ones that value us as much as we do for them.

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