7 Characteristics Of A Good Friend

Every now and again you may make a friend. Having a friend is nice, especially when you find that you and the person have a lot in common.

If you’re fortunate enough, a friend can become a great friend, and your relationship can blossom into a lifelong friendship.

How do you know if you have a good friend?

There are many characteristics of a good friend. 7 of them are listed below.

1. Is Loyal

A good friend will stick with you through thick and thin. They will not leave you to fight a battle alone. Though any circumstance, whether it be illness, a breakup, or loss, a good friend remains faithful to you and are willing to support you however they can.

2. Is Honest

As the saying goes, “honesty is the best policy”. This is an important trait that a good friend will possess. A friend that is honest will tell you the truth even if it hurts. The intent is not to hurt you of course but it’s better than telling you a lie just to keep you happy. An honest friend will have your best interest at heart.

3. Does not judge

A good friend does not judge. They respect your choices even if they don’t totally agree with all of them. It is understood that your choices are your own and they try to understand things from your perspective.

4. Cares about how you are doing

If you are not doing well, a good friend will be able to notice this almost instantly. If you are not at your best, their ‘friend’ instinct will kick into gear, and they will try to uplift you. A good friend will do friend checks because they care about you.

5. Has your back

A good friend is someone who looks out for you. They are there for you and are willing to stick up for you when others are against you. They will stand by you and stand up for you even if they have nothing to gain from doing so.

6. Can be trusted

A good friend is trustworthy. Your secrets are safe with them, and you can rest assured that they will keep their promises.

7. Encourages you

A good friend encourages you. They will offer encouragement to you during the down times in your life, they will encourage you to do what is best, and will also encourage you to always put your best foot forward.

While the characteristics of a good friend are many, it is also good to know a bad friend when you see one.

Bad friends will:

  • Have a desire to make everything about them
  • Be a bad influence
  • Criticize others
  • Pretend to listen to you
  • Have a selfish side

Conclusion

A good friend loves you and will provide support to you in basically every aspect of your life. They respect you and are concerned with your overall well-being. They have your best interest at heart.

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