What are the good qualities of a real friend?

@sreekutty (1051)
India
October 18, 2011 12:19pm CST
A friend in need is a friend indeed- so the saying goes. In these days of online friendship through social networking sites and my lot etc; what do you think are the characteristics of a good friend. I have many online friends and they give me inspiration and blessings. I often forget who I am in between household chores and daily life. My friends through such sites remind me that I have to 'live' life. What about you guys in mylot?
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9 responses
• Philippines
19 Oct 11
Well for me a good friend must stay with you even in times of troubles or distress. because most people tend to be friend with you when they just need you. Friend with benefits, as they said. So most of the time I don't get close with friends, I mean maintain a friendly relationship, no more no less.
• United States
19 Oct 11
I agree. Those other friends are just fair weather friends. I've had a few of those. They like you as long as you do and say what they want you to, but when you have your own mind, they hit you over the head and beat you down to nothing. I can do without those kinds of friends.
• United States
19 Oct 11
I think the qualities of an online friend are the same as an offline friend. Friends are supportive of each other. They might not be able to lend a helping hand, but they can offer moral support, so to speak.
@JUSTBLACK (101)
• Lagos, Nigeria
18 Oct 11
My mylot frnds are encouraging cos a true also send close personal messages n replies.
@nezavisima (7408)
• Bulgaria
18 Oct 11
the best qualities of a true friend does not have much but they are not small. They have proven over time to many people who truly love and who love us. I think a true friend does not have to wipe your tears and he will make you cry just tried to make you happy. they will always hear will always be with you in difficult times and will always strive to help with whatever they can. I think a friend is evidenced by ikakto time with us says a friend in need is known. interesting discussion. nice day!
@airkulet (2700)
• Philippines
19 Oct 11
Friends in real life are different in online friend. Mostly you can call them virtual friend which you only interact with them when you go online.It is fun to have a virtual friend where you're secret can't reveal with common friend unless these friends is also your friend in real life. However the disadvantages of this is that you never know whether they are telling the truth or you make lie with them and bot of you believe it. Real life on the other hand is the one that you truly knows in real life mostly these friends are the one who contradicts your idea and gives true advices that you don't usually want.
@siri26 (331)
• India
19 Oct 11
I feel the same. I have good friends in my lot who gives some advises, criticize and some funny thoughts. Here I feel very refreshed. According t me good friend mean who advise you, who criticise at times and who helps you and moreover when ever where ever you are he / she will be there for you
• Saudi Arabia
18 Oct 11
A good friend will protect your image both in your presence and in your absence. He will feel your pains and share your happiness.
@nubbu123 (24)
• India
18 Oct 11
As simple real friend knows your feelings and emotions. Indeed real friend will always around you and help you in any disasters. Social networking site friends are like hi and buy friends.So recognize your true friends know!
@vasumathi (436)
• India
18 Oct 11
A good friend should be very supportive at all situations. He/she should be a trusted person. They should be available for sharing both happiness and sad