We all have at least one person in your life that you call your friend. Those people you love to hang out with and which company you enjoy. Friendship is not only about companionship and not being lonely, but a friend should be someone that cares for you and pick you up instead of pulling you down.

Choosing the right friends is very important. The friends you choose tell a lot about who you are, and they can have a profound influence on who you become as a person. Because you will be spending a lot of time with them you should choose them wisely.

What does a true friend look like?

True friendship is not about what you see on the outside of a person but what is in that persons heart. Real friends should have a positive influence on your life. They should always encourage you to be yourself and help and support you to be the best you can be. They should support you in living your dreams and in pursuing your goals.

A friend is one who believes in you when you have ceased to believe in yourself.

-Author Unknown-

When things get tough they should be there for you. You should be able to trust them and feel free to talk to them and share your thoughts, feelings and frustrations without fear of judgement and worry that your secrets will be shared with others.

Friendship is giving without expecting anything in return. True friends love each other unconditionally and are always willing to forgive when one does wrong. True friends should be honest and truthful with each other even if it sometimes hurt. A true friend will point out your imperfections and help you to grow as a person. He or she will not stand idly by when you do wrong but will guide you to be and do better.

When you look at above characteristics of a true friend it only highlights the importance of choosing your friends wisely. Friends can make or break you in life. A friend that believes in you and stands behind you through the good and the bad times can help you achieve things that you never would have achieved without that friendship. Every true friend you have can help enrich a different part of your being.

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