7 Signs of a True, Good Friend
Surround yourself with the right people.
Having a true, good friend is one of the best things in life. It feels great when you know you have someone you can trust and consider a brother or sister.
Perhaps that’s why they say your friends are the family you choose. However, it’s not always easy to tell if a friendship is genuine.
What follows are a few signs of a good friend.
1. They Make You Feel Understood
Feeling understood is one of our basic, most important needs. In fact, as psychologist Leon F Seltzer Ph.D. explains, it’s crucial for our well-being.
This is why we tend to feel good around people who listen to us, who don’t judge us, and who empathize with us.
And a good friend does precisely that: they always try to see the world through your lenses. They’re able to put themselves in your shoes and if you need help or need to vent, you know you can count on them.
2. They’re Natural Givers
People who are not afraid to give and who don’t demand anything in return whenever they do something for you are simply the best.
And they’re the people most of us actually love to have as friend, because…
