Do You Have A True Friend?

Do you need friends? Absolutely, you do. Life isn't complete without them.

How can we identify our true friends? Many will claim to be our friend, but are they really?

First, what does it mean to be a 'friend'?

'a person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection'

So, it's clear that a friend is someone you can interact with and relate to. It doesn't necessarily mean you can share your secrets, life, or deepest fears with them. A friend is simply someone with whom you share mutual affection.

True Friends

When you allow them into your life, trusting and relying on them deeply, how do you know who to open up to?

The challenge is, you can never be certain. You might have every reason to trust them completely, but you will NEVER know for sure.

Why won't you know?

1. People have different motivations for relationships, often drawn by what you have rather than who you are. They might be attracted to your money, reputation, or security. Some may have a crush on you or seek satisfaction from you. Not everyone fits this description, which brings us to our second point.

2. You will never truly know your real friends because they may not share the same feelings towards you. Sometimes, we invest time, effort, and energy into people without considering their feelings towards us. What if they don't trust you as you trust them, or admire you as you do them. Eventually, you may see them revealing their true feelings, and there will be no one to blame but yourself.

3. Lastly, you will never truly know because people can change their habits outside of your immediate friendship. Some can't keep promises or secrets indefinitely. They may have a change of heart or grow distant. You'll only discover this when they jeopardize your relationship.

The real question is: are you the real friend?

To conclude

Friends aren't hard to find; just visit a place you enjoy, and you'll find someone to relate to and interact with. However, true friends are worth keeping because if they've stood by you through trials, misunderstandings, pain, and tribulations, they're a true friend.

Exercise caution, as you can never fully understand their genuine desires. Yet, that's the charm of life - it's brimming with surprises that can either make or break us. Who claimed that friends must stay forever? People evolve, errors occur, and connections can weaken. If you're fortunate enough to share a lifetime with someone, consider yourself truly unique.