How to become an ideal friend

**Meant To be** · 30-10-2006, 07:27 PM

It's not easy becoming a friend or making one because a friend is not a state of mind. It's real and it's in your face. A friend is someone who makes your life worth its while a little more than yesterday. While everybody has their own definitions of a "friend", the long and short of it is we all need friends to make our lives better.

HONESTY IS THE BEST POLICY...

In friendship "honesty" is the key word. One should always be honest to his or her friends.
Don't overlook their faults, even if you have none for you are his friend!
Praise them honestly and openly.
Say you're sorry, when you hurt your friend. Don't let them assume it.

GIVE MORE THAN YOU TAKE...

Be there when they need you or you may wind up alone.
Love them unconditionally, that is the only condition. Make them feel special, because aren't we all special?
Never forget them, who wants to feel forgotten.

BE SUPPORTIVE...

Cheer them on, we all need encouragement now and then.
Encourage their dreams and aspiration, Life seems almost meaningless without them.
Your words count, use them wisely.
Use good judgment.
Wish them luck, hopefully good
Examine your motives before you "help" out
Just be there when they need you
Really listen, a friendly ear is a soothing balm

FORGIVENESS...

Forgive them for, "To Err is Human", and you just may end up making the same mistakes in course of time..

KEEP THE FAITH...

Have faith in them. For, there is no love without trust.
Zip your lips when they confide in you

EXPRESS YOURSELF CLEARLY

Know when they need a hug, and couldn't you use one?
Offer to help, and know when " No thanks" is just politeness
Quietly disagree, noisy No's make enemies
Verbalize your feelings

HAVE FUN...

Get together often, misery loves company, so does glee.
Talk frequently, communication is important.

**Aseel** · 30-10-2006, 08:01 PM

Meant to be

You are showering us with wonderful threads about friendship

That indicates how much you believe in it

lucky those who are your friends

JUST allow me to add to your posts if it's possible

If you are my friend,walk with me and understand my pain...
Even if I'm right or wrong,your love for me should'nt change...
Don't stab me in the back,or look to do me harm...
Stay by my side,no matter how bad the storm...
When I'm feeling like no one loves me,just tell me everything will be cool...
It's something about your love,that changes my whole mood...
When my life is over,and everything is said and done...
My spirit will cherish our friendship,because you helped me move on... __________________________________________________ ___________________

If it's not allowed for AsEeL to add to your lovely posts

Just tell me and then you will be the loser>>> lool haha

**الغاليه** · 30-10-2006, 11:47 PM

if you keep reproaching your friends...you'll end up with no one 2 reproach or blame

great words Meant To be

thanx

**J.J** · 31-10-2006, 12:06 AM

Friends ......

Can we live without them? of course not .... not now .. and not in million years.. no one can stay by himself alone ... with no one to share with his pains and hopes ....

Thankyou Meant to be for these precious words ... thank you 4 havig such loyality & feelings towards friends ...

I'm sure of one thing my brother... that your friends are soooooooooo luky & fortunate to have some one special like you... wish you all the happiness on earth ....

**PATCHI** · 31-10-2006, 03:04 AM

KEEP THE FAITH...

Have faith in them. For, there is no love without trust.
Zip your lips when they confide in you

OOOOOOOOOOOOOh , as if you know what I suffer from!
I need a freind know me as PATCHi, not as where is I'm from.

Thanks alot, I'll use your post as a guid for me.

**Meant To be** · 31-10-2006, 03:06 PM

Aseel,

Take my words, from now on I'm a loser, hhhhhhhhhh , haven't I told you that you have the power to convince the others

Even though, ain't nothing to be convinced, come on, there's no need using the word " possible" I like to read more from all of you

You know I hope that this thread is written by Aseel & Meant To Be, coz you really add amazing words

Thanks as much as you count the stars for your permanent passing by

**Meant To be** · 31-10-2006, 03:11 PM

الغالية,

Words of wisdom, indeed

Dear sister, thanks so much for your usual passing by

**Meant To be** · 31-10-2006, 03:21 PM

J.J

I really admire the way of using words in your topics and replies, they indicate how high-educated person you are

You added wondeful words to my thread, I really appreciate it, you're so kind

Thank you so much for your comment

I wish you all the happiness ever, May God Bless you, Amen

**Meant To be** · 31-10-2006, 03:26 PM

Patchi,

After reading your words in College Life's thread, I thought that you might need such words to help you out during your friendship matters

Now I feel more than happy for using it as a guide for you, I wish that it's helpful

Thanks a million for you passing by dear sister, be always around

**Salsa** · 01-11-2006, 04:59 AM

To be a friend
there is one single thing you can do

Is to be one

Thanks alot

**Meant To be** · 01-11-2006, 02:36 PM

Salsa,

That's right,

Thanks for passing by dear sister

**Try To Reach** · 01-11-2006, 10:21 PM

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Hey

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as beautiful as usual
you are the man
be close

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**Meant To be** · 02-11-2006, 07:59 AM

Alshareef,

Brother, you're supportive like always

Thanks so much for your passing by

**enigma** · 03-11-2006, 12:55 AM

Along with all the important tips you gave

I add one little thing

When it comes to friendship I think the best way to keep friends is to give them a time of their own when they need it

In other words don't be possessive

**Meant To be** · 03-11-2006, 04:26 AM

Enigma,

Extremely true, you added a significant tip, a unique one

Thanks a million sister for your passing by

**T.Sultan** · 03-11-2006, 03:36 PM

I felt so stupid . Do you know why ? Because I stupidly wanted to quote one of the valuable pieces of advice on friendship. They are all beautiful and expressive and it's so hard to pick one over another.

Thank you so much for the beauty I find in your threads.

see ya soon

**Meant To be** · 03-11-2006, 05:33 PM

T.SUltan

Come on brother, it's not knida stupidity if you didn't pick one over another. In the contrary, it makes me feel happy to hear that you founde'm expressive

Thanks dude for passing by