14 Ways to Know Who Your Real Friends Are
8. Do they stand by you?
It is easier to stand by someone when the times are good, however, it takes a lot of strength, patience, love, and courage to be there by someone’s side during troubled times. A true friend will always try to be there to be your strength when you are facing a challenging situation.
9. How do you feel about yourself when they are around?
Do you feel good about yourself when your friends are around or do they constantly keep reminding you about what you are lacking? Even when you are at your worst, a true friend will see the good in you and will keep reminding you that you are better than you think you are.
10. Do they urge you to do the right thing?
You may face a lot of problems in life. It might not always be easy to see right from wrong. If you have your true friends with you, they will always urge you to do the right thing. They will be your guide and motivate you to be strong and do what should be done.
11. Do they gossip a lot?
If your friends have the tendency to gossip about others, then it is highly likely that they gossip about you as well. This is not a very good quality for a real friend to have. You need to trust your friends with your secrets and only then can the friendship grow strong.
12. Are they honest with you?
Honesty is the hallmark for a genuine person and a good friend. Your real friends should have the courage to tell you the truth, about yourself and about the way things are around you. You do not need a friend who simply nods when you nod. You need someone who will be honest with you about his or her opinions.
13. Do they respect you?
True friends respect their differences and love each other anyway. They give you the freedom to be yourself and they do not try to force their opinions on you.
14. Do they make you laugh?
Even when the world is falling apart, your true friend will have a way of bringing a smile to your face. He or she will be able to make you see the silver lining no matter how bad a situation is. Such friends are hard to come by and you must value them.
