{"id":13872,"date":"2021-07-13T13:03:36","date_gmt":"2021-07-13T13:03:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gator4138.temp.domains\/~seocloud\/website_bd55b9c6\/?p=13872"},"modified":"2023-07-23T20:40:57","modified_gmt":"2023-07-23T20:40:57","slug":"qualities-of-a-good-friend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/qualities-of-a-good-friend\/","title":{"rendered":"30 Amazing Qualities Of A TRUE Good Friend"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:63.96484375%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:63.96484375%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:63.96484375%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:63.96484375%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:63.96484375%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><em>&ldquo;Friends are like angels who lift you up when your own wings forgot how to fly&rdquo;.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">I&rsquo;ve always loved this amazing quote about friendship. I think it describes the perfect friendship, as we all need people who take good care of us, especially when we&rsquo;re struggling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Friendship is one of the most important relationships one can have in their life. In Maslow's pyramid of human needs, the need for affiliation is shown as one of the most important needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">All people need to feel like they belong somewhere, and that they have a community that supports them and they can build beautiful memories with. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">I would even say that the need for affiliation is so important that it strongly impacts a person&rsquo;s mental health and wellbeing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">However, being a good friend, finding a good friend, and recognizing the qualities of a good friend are not always easy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Friendships, like all relationships, can have ups and downs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">If you are looking for advice on how the become the best friend for someone, or how to know if someone is a true friend for you, read on! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">I will describe how to be a good friend, the difficulties you may face in a friendship, and of course, the 30 most important qualities of a good friend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/qualities-of-a-good-friend\/#What_Are_The_Qualities_Of_A_Good_Friend\" title=\"What Are The Qualities Of A Good Friend?\">What Are The Qualities Of A Good Friend?<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/qualities-of-a-good-friend\/#1_Loyalty\" title=\"1. Loyalty\">1. Loyalty<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/qualities-of-a-good-friend\/#2_Support\" title=\"2. Support&nbsp;\">2. Support&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/qualities-of-a-good-friend\/#3_They_Make_Time\" title=\"3. They Make Time&nbsp;\">3. They Make Time&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/qualities-of-a-good-friend\/#4_They_Put_The_Effort_In\" title=\"4. They Put The Effort In&nbsp;\">4. They Put The Effort In&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/qualities-of-a-good-friend\/#5_Empathy\" title=\"5. Empathy&nbsp;\">5. Empathy&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/qualities-of-a-good-friend\/#6_Compassion\" title=\"6. Compassion&nbsp;\">6. Compassion&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/qualities-of-a-good-friend\/#7_Similarity\" title=\"7. Similarity&nbsp;\">7. Similarity&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/qualities-of-a-good-friend\/#8_Knows_You_Better_Than_Anyone\" title=\"8. Knows You Better Than Anyone&nbsp;\">8. Knows You Better Than Anyone&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/qualities-of-a-good-friend\/#9_Telepathy\" title=\"9. Telepathy&nbsp;\">9. Telepathy&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/qualities-of-a-good-friend\/#10_Reliability\" title=\"10. Reliability&nbsp;\">10. Reliability&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/qualities-of-a-good-friend\/#11_Trustworthiness\" title=\"11. Trustworthiness&nbsp;\">11. Trustworthiness&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/qualities-of-a-good-friend\/#12_Enthusiasm\" title=\"12. Enthusiasm&nbsp;\">12. Enthusiasm&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/qualities-of-a-good-friend\/#13_Deep_love\" title=\"13. Deep love&nbsp;\">13. Deep love&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/qualities-of-a-good-friend\/#14_Positive_energy\" title=\"14. Positive energy\">14. Positive energy<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/qualities-of-a-good-friend\/#15_Respectful\" title=\"15. Respectful&nbsp;\">15. Respectful&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/qualities-of-a-good-friend\/#16_Understanding\" title=\"16. Understanding&nbsp;\">16. Understanding&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/qualities-of-a-good-friend\/#17_Altruism\" title=\"17. Altruism&nbsp;\">17. Altruism&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/qualities-of-a-good-friend\/#18_Caring\" title=\"18. Caring&nbsp;\">18. Caring&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/qualities-of-a-good-friend\/#19_Dedication\" title=\"19. Dedication&nbsp;\">19. Dedication&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/qualities-of-a-good-friend\/#20_Honesty\" title=\"20. Honesty&nbsp;\">20. Honesty&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/qualities-of-a-good-friend\/#21_Low-maintenance\" title=\"21. Low-maintenance&nbsp;\">21. Low-maintenance&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/qualities-of-a-good-friend\/#22_Forgiving\" title=\"22. Forgiving&nbsp;\">22. Forgiving&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/qualities-of-a-good-friend\/#23_Protective\" title=\"23. Protective&nbsp;\">23. Protective&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/qualities-of-a-good-friend\/#24_Good_listener\" title=\"24. Good listener&nbsp;\">24. Good listener&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/qualities-of-a-good-friend\/#25_A_strong_connection_to_you\" title=\"25. A strong connection to you&nbsp;\">25. A strong connection to you&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/qualities-of-a-good-friend\/#26_Encouragement\" title=\"26. Encouragement&nbsp;\">26. Encouragement&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/qualities-of-a-good-friend\/#27_Kindness\" title=\"27. Kindness&nbsp;\">27. Kindness&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/qualities-of-a-good-friend\/#28_Equality\" title=\"28. Equality&nbsp;\">28. Equality&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/qualities-of-a-good-friend\/#29_Humor\" title=\"29. Humor&nbsp;\">29. Humor&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/qualities-of-a-good-friend\/#30_Inspiring\" title=\"30. Inspiring&nbsp;\">30. Inspiring&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/qualities-of-a-good-friend\/#How_To_Be_A_Good_Friend\" title=\"How To Be A Good Friend?\">How To Be A Good Friend?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/qualities-of-a-good-friend\/#How_To_Find_Good_Friends\" title=\"How To Find Good Friends?\">How To Find Good Friends?<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/qualities-of-a-good-friend\/#Look_For_People_With_Similar_Interests_And_Lifestyles\" title=\"Look For People With Similar Interests And Lifestyles\">Look For People With Similar Interests And Lifestyles<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/qualities-of-a-good-friend\/#Trust_Your_Gut_Instinct\" title=\"Trust Your Gut Instinct \">Trust Your Gut Instinct <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/qualities-of-a-good-friend\/#Difficulties_You_May_Face_In_a_Friendship\" title=\"Difficulties You May Face In a Friendship\">Difficulties You May Face In a Friendship<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/qualities-of-a-good-friend\/#Going_On_Separate_Paths\" title=\"Going On Separate Paths\">Going On Separate Paths<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/qualities-of-a-good-friend\/#Jealousy\" title=\"Jealousy&nbsp;\">Jealousy&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/qualities-of-a-good-friend\/#Offering_Support\" title=\"Offering Support&nbsp;\">Offering Support&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Qualities_Of_A_Good_Friend\"><\/span><strong>What Are The Qualities Of A Good Friend<strong>?<\/strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Loyalty\"><\/span><strong>1. Loyalty<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">One of the number one qualities of a good friend is loyalty. A friend should say the nasty stuff to your face and only good stuff behind your back. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">This means that if they have any complaint, they will say it to you, not about you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">It also does not mean that they will be rude or to you in a nasty way &ndash; it was just a figure of speech. Loyalty is also proven in times when a friendship has survived many tough years and times.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Support\"><\/span><strong>2. Support<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">A true friend is always there to support you. If they don&rsquo;t have time, they will make time for you and they will not come up with excuses or ignore you when you&rsquo;re facing difficulties.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_They_Make_Time\"><\/span><strong>3. They Make Time<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">They make time to see, help, or spend time with you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><a data-lasso-id=\"1031322\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/no-one-is-too-busy-quotes\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"547221\">They may be busy<\/a>, but your friendship remains a priority, and they make you feel and see that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_They_Put_The_Effort_In\"><\/span><strong>4. They Put The Effort In<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">A friend will not just meet you or help you when it&rsquo;s convenient for them to do so. A friend will put the effort in coming to see you when it&rsquo;s required and to be there for you during important or difficult times.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Empathy\"><\/span><strong>5. Empathy&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">You will never feel judged when you tell your problems to your friend. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">They will show you empathy and will do their best to assist you with the problem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">A true friend can put themselves in your shoes and stay on your side even when you&rsquo;re the one who has made a mistake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Compassion\"><\/span><strong>6. Compassion<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">A true friend will show you compassion even when you are doing something wrong. They will know that one mistake does not define who you are and that everyone makes mistakes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Your true friends will always show you compassion and assist you with any problem you may have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Similarity\"><\/span><strong>7. Similarity<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\" wp-block-image size-large eplus-wrapper\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"655\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Similarity-1024x655.jpg\" alt=\"Women showing qualities of a good friend\" class=\"wp-image-554771\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Similarity-1024x655.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Similarity-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Similarity-768x492.jpg 768w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Similarity-960x614.jpg 960w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Similarity-1080x691.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Similarity.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"655\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20655'%3E%3Crect%20width='1024'%20height='655'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Women showing qualities of a good friend\" class=\"wp-image-554771 eager-load\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Similarity.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Similarity-1024x655.jpg.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Similarity-1024x655.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Similarity-300x192.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Similarity-768x492.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Similarity-960x614.jpg.webp 960w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Similarity-1080x691.jpg.webp 1080w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Similarity.jpg.webp 1200w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">By similarity, I mean that a real friend will be somehow similar to you and there will be a lot of common ground. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">In a friendship, certain aspects will bond you to your best friend and will make your connection stronger. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Maybe you will struggle with the same problems or will share the same core interests. Whatever it is, it will be the foundation for your friendship.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Knows_You_Better_Than_Anyone\"><\/span><strong>8. Knows You Better Than Anyone<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">A true friend knows you better than anyone. You don&rsquo;t have to tell them when you are sad; they will instantly know and feel that. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Also, you don&rsquo;t need to tell them what you&rsquo;re thinking at most times, as they will know that also.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Telepathy\"><\/span><strong>9. Telepathy<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">You can notice a telepathic connection between you and your true friends. You may know when they are going to call you, and very often both of you will know what the other one is thinking.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Reliability\"><\/span><strong>10. Reliability&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">A true friend is reliable in every possible way. If they say they will show up, then they will. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">If they promise support, they will offer it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">If you have a problem, you&rsquo;re not afraid to call them because you know they will help.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Trustworthiness\"><\/span><strong>11. Trustworthiness<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">By trustworthy, I mean that whatever secret you entrust them with, they keep it, regardless of the situation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">A true friend will take all your secrets to the grave with them, and will protect them at any cost.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Enthusiasm\"><\/span><strong>12. Enthusiasm&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Enthusiasm is one of the less thought about qualities of a good friend. A true friend will show enthusiasm when they are about to meet you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">You will never feel that they are not interested in seeing you, nor will they seem bored around you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Your connection will be so strong that no matter what happens, you will always have more stuff to tell to each other, jokes to make, and amazing memories to recall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Deep_love\"><\/span><strong>13. Deep love&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">A true friend will transmit a feeling of <a href=\"https:\/\/thoughtcatalog.com\/nicole-tarkoff\/2017\/01\/this-is-what-deep-love-feels-like\/\" data-lasso-id=\"19219\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">deep love<\/span><\/a> towards you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Some people even tell their friends that they love them, some don&rsquo;t. But when a true friend loves you, you don&rsquo;t need them to tell you; you will feel it with all your being.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Positive_energy\"><\/span><strong>14. Positive energy<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\" wp-block-image size-large eplus-wrapper\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"655\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Positive-energy-1024x655.jpg\" alt=\"Positive energy is a quality of a good friend\" class=\"wp-image-554772\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Positive-energy-1024x655.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Positive-energy-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Positive-energy-768x492.jpg 768w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Positive-energy-960x614.jpg 960w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Positive-energy-1080x691.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Positive-energy.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"655\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Positive-energy-1024x655.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Positive energy is a quality of a good friend\" class=\"wp-image-554772 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Positive-energy-1024x655.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Positive-energy-300x192.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Positive-energy-768x492.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Positive-energy-960x614.jpg.webp 960w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Positive-energy-1080x691.jpg.webp 1080w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Positive-energy.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Positive-energy.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">When you meet your true friend, there will always be a positive vibe between you too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Even if your friend is sad or depressed, because your friendship is based on positive feelings, you will still feel the positive energy around them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\" has-text-align-center eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-57ab72\"><em><strong>RELATED: <a href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/manifest-positive-energy\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"34153\" data-lasso-id=\"1031201\">15 Powerful Ways To Manifest Positive Energy In Your Life<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Respectful\"><\/span><strong>15. Respectful<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">A true friend will never make you feel disrespected. No matter what mistakes you&rsquo;ve done they will still treat you with the utmost respect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Also, they could tease you from time to time but will never make disrespectful jokes, bully you or humiliate you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_Understanding\"><\/span><strong>16. Understanding<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Your friends should be the people who show you the deepest understanding. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">This goes hand in hand with empathy and compassion, and the fact that they will have compassion towards you will contribute towards a friendship based on understanding, respect, and stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_Altruism\"><\/span><strong>17. Altruism<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">One of the core qualities of a good friend is altruism. A true friend will be sharing, giving, and altruistic towards you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">They will not be afraid to even share material resources with you, as they value you so much they would help you with anything.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_Caring\"><\/span><strong>18. Caring&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">How you recognize a real friend from other fake ones, is that you get a strong feeling that this person cares about you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">They will show it in the way they talk to you, the way they treat you, and even the body language they display around you will show that they care about you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"19_Dedication\"><\/span><strong>19. Dedication<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">True friends will dedicate themselves to the friendship. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">They will make an effort to see you, speak to you, remember important stuff about you, and help you whenever you need help. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">You will just know that this person is committed to your friendship.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_Honesty\"><\/span><strong>20. Honesty<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Honesty is one of the key qualities of a good friend. It's vital to a real friendship. A real friend will be honest with you even when they have to tell you something that you may not like. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">They will know that a true friendship is never based on lies, and will do their best, to be honest at all times.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\" has-text-align-center eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-57ab72\"><em><strong>RELATED: <a href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/why-honesty-is-the-best-policy\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"29772\" data-lasso-id=\"1031202\">15 Compelling Reasons Why Honesty Is The Best Policy<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"21_Low-maintenance\"><\/span><strong>21. Low-maintenance<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">A low-maintenance friendship does not mean you never do stuff together or speak. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">But a true friend will understand if you are going through tough or busy times, and will not end the friendship if at any point you don&rsquo;t have so much time to dedicate to it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">When you meet them after a long time, you will still feel close and connected to them, as if you just met them yesterday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"22_Forgiving\"><\/span><strong>22. Forgiving<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\" wp-block-image size-large eplus-wrapper\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"655\" data-pin-description=\"two friends embracing each other\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Forgiving-1024x655.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-554773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Forgiving-1024x655.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Forgiving-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Forgiving-768x492.jpg 768w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Forgiving-960x614.jpg 960w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Forgiving-1080x691.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Forgiving.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"655\" data-pin-description=\"two friends embracing each other\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Forgiving-1024x655.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-554773 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Forgiving-1024x655.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Forgiving-300x192.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Forgiving-768x492.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Forgiving-960x614.jpg.webp 960w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Forgiving-1080x691.jpg.webp 1080w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Forgiving.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Forgiving.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">A true friend will (almost) always forgive the small (or big) mistakes that you make. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">We are all human and we all make mistakes, and a true friend will love you too much to end your friendship for one mistake. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Between you and their ego, they will always choose you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">However, this does not mean to let you abuse them, but you will always find forgiveness from a true friend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"23_Protective\"><\/span><strong>23. Protective<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">A true friend will feel the need to protect in the face of any adversity that may arise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">That adversity could be people gossiping about you behind your back, abusive spouses, or any other problems from your personal life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Protection could be shown even through small acts such as borrowing a jacket when you&rsquo;re cold. A true friend will always defend you firmly and will do the best to protect you because they deeply care about you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"24_Good_listener\"><\/span><strong>24. Good listener<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Being a good listener is one of the real qualities of a good friend because a true friend cares about you, they will be a good listener. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">When you tell them about any problem, they will actively listen and try to find solutions to your problems, will show empathy and compassion and you will feel deeply connected to them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"25_A_strong_connection_to_you\"><\/span><strong>25. A strong connection to you<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">It's a bit hard to define the connection, a connection is felt differently by every person. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Connection is a bond, that we all feel with the people that are close to us. It is a mix of everything I&rsquo;ve listed above, especially <a href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/traits-of-an-empath\/\" data-lasso-id=\"4675\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">empathy<\/span><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/telepathic-ability-signs\/\" data-lasso-id=\"4676\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">telepathy<\/span><\/a>, protection, compassion, similarity, and dedication, and it is felt like a strong, indestructible relationship, that can survive any adversity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"26_Encouragement\"><\/span><strong>26. Encouragement<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">A real friend will be your most dedicated supporter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">They will never discourage you from following your dreams. They will offer you all the support and encouragement you need because they want to see you happy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Even when you&rsquo;re already very successful, a true friend will continue to encourage you to aim high. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">If they ever feel any jealousy around you, they will overcome it and continue to encourage you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"27_Kindness\"><\/span><strong>27. Kindness<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Next on this list of qualities of a good friend is kindness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">A Good friend will always show kindness to you no matter what.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">When you make a mistake, they will help you correct it. When you are angry, they will help you calm down. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">The basic foundation for your relationship will be kindness, no matter what happens. Kindness goes hand in hand with compassion and empathy, therefore, from a true friend you will always receive kindness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"28_Equality\"><\/span><strong>28. Equality&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">A real friendship is based and equality and balance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">This means that there will be a balance of power, not a dynamic, based on one person being the boss and the other one the servant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Nor will there be a huge discrepancy in the give-and-take dynamic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Even if at some point one person needs more attention and support due to personal issues, when they are back on their feet they will make sure to return the favor.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"29_Humor\"><\/span><strong>29. Humor<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">When you meet a real friend, you will always make jokes and laugh together. This will make you feel great as if you&rsquo;ve just recharged your batteries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Of course, they will not make jokes about serious or sensible matters, but with a real friend, you can always laugh together, have a great time, and build great memories.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"30_Inspiring\"><\/span><strong>30. Inspiring<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">A true friend always inspires you to become the best version of yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">They will show encouragement for whatever you want to do, will support you in achieving your dreams, and will shower you with positivity, enthusiasm, and love. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">After most meetings with your friend, you should feel good about yourself and inspired to achieve more and to do amazing stuff. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">A true friend will even inspire you by example because they are on the path of becoming their best possible version as well, therefore, around them, you will feel inspired to do the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">There you go. 30 qualities of a good friend, but there are undoubtedly more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Do you see many of these signs in your friends? Are there any we missed? The important thing is that you have a mix of friends with different qualities, who can support and encourage you in different ways. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Friends are one of the most important aspects of our lives, so it&rsquo;s worth finding and nurturing relationships that make us happy &ndash; and vice versa!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">So now we know the qualities of a good friend. How do you find one?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Be_A_Good_Friend\"><\/span><strong>How To Be A Good Friend?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\" wp-block-image size-large eplus-wrapper\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"655\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/How-To-Be-A-Good-Friend-1024x655.jpg\" alt=\"friends with great qualities\" class=\"wp-image-554774\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/How-To-Be-A-Good-Friend-1024x655.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/How-To-Be-A-Good-Friend-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/How-To-Be-A-Good-Friend-768x492.jpg 768w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/How-To-Be-A-Good-Friend-960x614.jpg 960w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/How-To-Be-A-Good-Friend-1080x691.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/How-To-Be-A-Good-Friend.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"655\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/How-To-Be-A-Good-Friend-1024x655.jpg.webp\" alt=\"friends with great qualities\" class=\"wp-image-554774 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/How-To-Be-A-Good-Friend-1024x655.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/How-To-Be-A-Good-Friend-300x192.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/How-To-Be-A-Good-Friend-768x492.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/How-To-Be-A-Good-Friend-960x614.jpg.webp 960w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/How-To-Be-A-Good-Friend-1080x691.jpg.webp 1080w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/How-To-Be-A-Good-Friend.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/How-To-Be-A-Good-Friend.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">You may have wondered at times how to be the best friend possible for the people around you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">You may have faced situations that were full of obstacles, or situations in which you simply did not know how to help your friend. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">That may have made you feel like you&rsquo;re failing at friendship, but I have some good news for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Being a good friend is simpler than you may think. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">In most cases, your friends just need to feel loved and understood. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">You&rsquo;re not supposed to become their therapist, you need to lend them a shoulder to cry on whenever they need it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Also, if you can help with material things or any support, don&rsquo;t hesitate to do so, because your friends will be eternally grateful even if they don&rsquo;t show it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Also, sharing is a great way to create good dharma for yourself and to make the universe shower you with abundance and gifts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">One trap that you must avoid falling into when it comes to friendship is judging your friend. Remember: what you judge you always become. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Why? So that you can understand what the other person was going through, accept and even forgive them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">We&rsquo;re not supposed to see the world from a good\/bad point of view, so whenever we judge someone, we break one of the most important laws of the universe: the law of compassion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">When it comes to your friends, it&rsquo;s even more important that you don&rsquo;t judge them no matter how silly they act and what mistakes they make. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Mistakes are an essential part of growing and evolving, so you shouldn&rsquo;t expect anyone to not make mistakes, especially your friends. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Instead, when they make a mistake, offer them all your love and support so they can learn from it, grow and move on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Next, we're going to talk about finding good friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Find_Good_Friends\"><\/span><strong>How To Find Good Friends?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">There are two main steps when it comes to finding good friends:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Look_For_People_With_Similar_Interests_And_Lifestyles\"><\/span><strong>Look For People With Similar Interests And Lifestyles<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">You are more likely to develop a long-lasting friendship with someone who shares the same interests and hobbies as you, however, you shouldn&rsquo;t underestimate someone&rsquo;s ability to be your friend if they have different passions and a different lifestyle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Sometimes, you will become friends with someone who leads a completely different lifestyle, and that&rsquo;s okay, as long you both show each other empathy and support.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trust_Your_Gut_Instinct\"><\/span><strong>Trust Your Gut Instinct<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">The gut instinct, or intuition, is always right when it comes to friends. Your gut instinct will tell you exactly who you could be friends with, and who you should avoid. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">You can distinguish the two by paying attention to how people make you feel. Around a potential friend you will happiness, ease, enthusiasm, and lots of other positive emotions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">You will also feel that you can be yourself around them because they will never judge you. You will also meet people whose mere presence will make you feel uneasy, unsafe, and judged. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">That&rsquo;s probably where you will not find a good friend, but yet before you jump to conclusions, make sure it&rsquo;s your intuition speaking to you, and not any judgment or fears of your conscious mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Difficulties_You_May_Face_In_a_Friendship\"><\/span><strong>Difficulties You May Face In a Friendship<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\" wp-block-image size-large eplus-wrapper\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"655\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Difficulties-You-May-Face-In-a-Friendship-1024x655.jpg\" alt=\"two friends facing difficulties together\" class=\"wp-image-554775\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Difficulties-You-May-Face-In-a-Friendship-1024x655.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Difficulties-You-May-Face-In-a-Friendship-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Difficulties-You-May-Face-In-a-Friendship-768x492.jpg 768w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Difficulties-You-May-Face-In-a-Friendship-960x614.jpg 960w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Difficulties-You-May-Face-In-a-Friendship-1080x691.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Difficulties-You-May-Face-In-a-Friendship.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"655\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Difficulties-You-May-Face-In-a-Friendship-1024x655.jpg.webp\" alt=\"two friends facing difficulties together\" class=\"wp-image-554775 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Difficulties-You-May-Face-In-a-Friendship-1024x655.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Difficulties-You-May-Face-In-a-Friendship-300x192.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Difficulties-You-May-Face-In-a-Friendship-768x492.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Difficulties-You-May-Face-In-a-Friendship-960x614.jpg.webp 960w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Difficulties-You-May-Face-In-a-Friendship-1080x691.jpg.webp 1080w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Difficulties-You-May-Face-In-a-Friendship.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Difficulties-You-May-Face-In-a-Friendship.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">A friendship, just like any other relationship, will face ups and downs occasionally. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Your true friends will stay with you through any difficulty. The most common difficulties faced in a friendship would be:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Going_On_Separate_Paths\"><\/span><strong>Going On Separate Paths<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">It can be painful when, after years of friendship, you and your friend start drifting away from each other. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">However, as you grow old, you may change your hobbies and interests a lot, and that can cause you to change the people you spend more time with. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">If this happens to you, know that you can still keep your old friends if you are just willing to remain involved and empathetic, and maintain the friendship even if you don&rsquo;t spend as much time together as you used to. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">You can always check in on each other by calling or even by meeting to catch up on everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jealousy\"><\/span><strong>Jealousy<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Jealousy can appear in a friendship when one person is doing well, but the other is dealing with a lot of failure and difficulty. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">When you&rsquo;re at your lowest, is hard to be around people who are at their highest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">If you&rsquo;re the one facing difficulty while your friend is thriving, think about the fact that life has ups and downs for everyone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">You will be back on your feet soon, and there is no need to be jealous of anyone, as they too had their fair share of difficult experiences. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">If you&rsquo;re the one doing well and you&rsquo;re the target of your friend&rsquo;s jealousy, try to act as diplomatic as possible, show compassion for them, and don&rsquo;t brag in front of them about how well you are doing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Offering_Support\"><\/span><strong>Offering Support<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">It&rsquo;s natural for friends to want support, but occasionally one friend could be asking for too much support from you. There has to be a balance between how much support you give, and how much you receive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">If you&rsquo;re in a situation where you&rsquo;re doing well and your friend has reached rock bottom, it&rsquo;s normal for you to offer more support. However, pay attention to impostors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">When I mean impostors, I mean people who only want help from you but are never willing to return the favor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">You will recognize them because they never listen to you, ignore you whenever they want to, and change the subject when you bring your problems up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">If one person treats you like that, you should pay attention to how much you give in that friendship because that person may not be a real friend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">So that's a wrap for this article on the qualities of a good friend. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">If you can find someone who has most of the qualities mentioned in this article, hang on to them! They&rsquo;re rare and worth keeping around. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">If you have any other qualities you would add to this list let me know in the comments. I may add it to this list. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&ldquo;Friends are like angels who lift you up when your own wings forgot how to fly&rdquo;. I&rsquo;ve always loved this amazing quote about friendship. 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