What is a true friend?

United States
August 4, 2011 8:57pm CST
If you have a friend or many friends how would you know if that person is really your friend and how would you deal with it if after many years you come to find out that friend was naver really a true friend??
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@kingparker (9673)
• United States
5 Aug 11
Hey, that is me. I thought this is my real friend, when I have questions, and I would like to ask him, and when he needs help, I would extend my hand to help gladly. At the end, he betrayed me with money, and put me through a lot of financial problem. That is not my friend anymore. As matter of fact, he is my enemy from now on. Although from time to time, I saw him and keep on smiling. But I would find an opportunity to revenge on my loss.
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• United States
5 Aug 11
@ kingparker not to worry that was never your true friend then just a undercover.. but there will be more and better people.. u will see.. it truly was his lost not urs..
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• Philippines
5 Aug 11
In my experience a true friend is someone who's friendship with you doesn't change even if you don't see each other very often. Someone who's love and concern for you withstands distance and time. When you see each other, it feels like coming home and you dont feel awkward about not having been together for awhile. I feel blessed that I have friends like that. Well, when you find out that a friend isn't after all a true friend, that would hurt surely but be thankful you found out the truth then. Not your los sweetie but his.
• United States
5 Aug 11
:o)
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@roberten (3128)
• United States
5 Aug 11
A true friend remains your friend through thick-and-thin, and not even years of seperation can terminate a true friendship. A true friend loves you no matter what. They may not always be there when you want them to be but always are when you really need them. They love you even when you are making bad choices and are there to help you pick up the pieces when your world comes crashing down. They get mad at you, yell at you, and sometimes boss you around but all lovingly so because they genuinely care about you. Best friends keep your best secrets and tell the ones that can get you in trouble or hurt you. They never give you anything that can hurt you, save the truth. Good friends forgive you over and over for your mistakes and always have your best at heart. They are counter weights that balance out your social life; good friends are simply the best people to have in your life save your family. If you find after many years that your friend is not actually a good friend, count yourself lucky that the truth came out. Take it as a life's lesson and move on without bitterness or quilt; life is too short for regrets.
@megamatt (14292)
• United States
5 Aug 11
Someone who is able to offer support and a nice ear to vent for, without expecting all that much for. There are a lot of times where the best of friends are those who will accept whatever secrets you have, where you can share them, and take them to the grave, without uttering the merest hint of them to any one soul whatsoever. They are rather dedicated and loyal but also will be able to talk you down and tell you the truth when you are doing something stupid. It is really sad though that we do seem to not have that many qualities in people will know that are considered to be that in good friends. There are times where we think people might be good friends. At least I know I do but sadly a lot of their true colors do in fact shine through after a lot of the time and it is a rather ugly situation to say the very least. Still I have a few good friends that are true friends and that's a good thing.
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• China
5 Aug 11
There are many similar views between good friends,but life is the change,the person also is changing,many years later you and your friends have little common language,even could not communication, so you perhaps feel he/she is not really your true friend. in fact,there are many different friends at every stage of life,if some people have a friend from childhood and remain in touch with each other,how luck he is!
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@veedee13 (242)
• United States
5 Aug 11
A true friend is someone who knows all the things you've been through and still accept you for who you are.A true friend would be there when you are at your worst.Someone who would never leave your side.
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• Philippines
6 Aug 11
For me a trube friend is someone who stays with you no matter what. Who doesn't leave you whnever you need them and most importantly, someone who doesn't backstab and do things against you. If I found out someone isn't really my true friend, I easily forgive but I will just forget her/him and continue and move on with my happy life.
@anurag3786 (6267)
• India
5 Aug 11
I think a true friend always helped you in every condition. And always gives you advice when you needed. And only true friends told you what is the wrong thing and what is the right choice for you. He/she always care you in every condition. When you are sad then he/she comes to you and tries to get your problems and find its solution. So this is a true friend. I am happy that I have also a true friend in my life.
• Philippines
6 Aug 11
Just relax and do what needs to be done. A true friend will stick with you no matter what happened to you. You don't really need to conduct special tests to know who your true friend really is.