What is the essence of having a friend?

Philippines
December 5, 2012 12:00pm CST
I am so lucky and truly blessed that i found a real friend. I never thought that one day im gonna need a friend's hands to lift me up. It never came up to my mind and neither expect that he will going to lend his hands and saved me from the situation where i was once before. I am very lucky to have him as my true and genuine friend ever. I hope that one day somehow, somewhere at the right time and at the right place i can return the favor. Thank you my dearest friend!
7 responses
• Hyderabad, India
6 Dec 12
ho congrats you got a great friend but be careful no one can say that people can change at any time so dont trust any one blindly
• Philippines
6 Dec 12
Im aware of that but this friend that I know can be trusted, Im sure about it. Anyway thanks for reminding me of that. :)
• Hyderabad, India
7 Dec 12
its k no problem take-care of your self .........
• Philippines
8 Dec 12
Thank you Rajashekar! Take care too!
@subhojit10 (7375)
• India
5 Dec 12
Thanks a ton for sharing this discussion. Well i am very happy for u that u have got a good friend who is always there with u at all times and that is the essence of having a friend. A friend should not be the one who will be there with u in only happier times but also during the toughest of the situations. I think in friendship u never have to repay or return the favor, rather the biggest favor would be to continue the friendship till the end and support him in all situations. What say?
• Philippines
6 Dec 12
oh! it's a great suggestion you have there subho! Im really lucky for having one and i will do my very best to continue this friendship till the end.
@wolfie34 (26771)
• United Kingdom
12 Dec 12
I thought I had a close friend, I met her at college 9 years ago and we have been good friends until Facebook came and took over, I couldn't compete, she would much rather spend her time posting on Facebook than spend time with me, I was finding I was doing all the giving and she was doing all the taking in the relationship, Plus I had a two hour drive to see her, I decided that enough was enough and to end the friendship. Friendship is a two way thing, and when she started posting personal stuff about her when she could have confided in me instead on Facebook, I knew that the friendship was over. Sad after 9 years but I deserve more out of a friendship.
• Philippines
22 Jan 13
No man's an island. I'm pretty sure we all have that kind of friend. This kind of friend is truly a treasure. Lucky you have one yourself. Not all friends will lift you up when you're at the lowest point of your life. Only few can do that. Most friends are with you through happy times only. So once you find your one true friend, never let go of that person. :) Happy myLotting! :)
@UmiNoor (4483)
• Malaysia
19 Dec 12
You're certainly so lucky to have found such a friend. A friend who will be there for you through thick and thin. I don't think I have such a friend. I remember once I've asked help from someone whom I thought was my friend and she refused to help me and I was so disappointed. I was thinking that throughout our friendship, I've helped her and all I asked was for her to lend me a little money which I know she had but she refused to help me. I've since severed my ties with her. I still smile at her when I meet her but I'm not that close anymore to her as I used to be. I've learned my lesson.
22 Jan 13
How long has it been?? Me too... found a real friend... I hope we would last... But hey, We don't know what will happen right? people change... friends will come and go...
• Philippines
12 Dec 12
Lucky of you my friend. A true friend really comes when you need him most. I have found mine too and I'm so fortunate to have many genuine and true friends. I was in my worst situation when they came to visit, brought some flowers, food and even financial support, most of all their prayers. That uplifts my spirit to really fight from my illness. They all made my life worth living.