What makes a true friend?How do you know that you've found one in life?

@seymiss (622)
June 25, 2009 10:54am CST
Every one wants a true friend many of us believe that we have a friend that can be called a true friend.Though we have families we rely on friends for support, inspiration,comfort and advice......How do we define a realation as one of true friendship.??How can we find true friendship in this often phony, temporary world?
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17 responses
• India
27 Jul 09
Hello my friend seymiss Ji, It is most difficult for me to reply correctly. Till date, even almost reaching last leg of my life, I am yet to find one. But I think, a true friend should be able to correct me by his/her frank opinion without worrying my personal ego. One should never worry about one's breaking of friendship. One remains true, if one stands a perfect guide under all circumstances. May God bless you and have a great time.
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@seymiss (622)
28 Jul 09
Thanks My friend cheers and have a nice day
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• India
29 Jul 09
Hello my friend seymiss Ji, So nice of you for adding positive comments. May god bless You and have a great time.
@bingchen (1119)
• China
26 Jun 09
we need communicate between us,i can find true friendship. what ever we live,we often get along with other people.we can pay attention to some people whose chacrater and attitude and his intrest have simalar with you after several times. as to friends,honest heart can find the real friend,this make your friends know your chacrater and maner,moral,there is important for us to treat my friends like that.we take care of our friends,so they can know our real heart to treat our friends,i hink that i can find true friend among them.
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@melodyyu (34)
• China
26 Jun 09
a true friend is on who u can never forget ,when you are happy or sarrow you wanna share your feelings with him or her.when u need help he or she is always there to give you a favor.family is what we cannot choose but a friend can.when u find someone who u can trust on and are ready to help then dont hesitate u have found a true friend.
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@zzyw87 (1254)
• Philippines
26 Jun 09
For me,a true friend is someone who knows you inside out. He/She will never judge you immediately. He/she will stay loyal to you no matter what happens. Also, he/she will be there for you through all your ups and downs, no matter how far you are from each other. That, for me, is the essence of a true friendship that will last forever. I am lucky I met a few such true friends. Actually, we never know when a person will be our true friend. I guess it is just a matter of luck. That is why when you find one, never lose touch.
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@ektarox (67)
• India
26 Jun 09
first of all when you find a true friend you'll know it on your own..trsut me..a true friend supports you in you good but doesnt refrain from scolding at you and yelling at you when you are doing bad..a true friend is like a back bone..a support system..you'll always find them around when you are facing any trauma..when you say leave me alone they still stay.when you yell at them without any reason they still hear..they are good listeners..they dont just hear you out..they actually listen..true friends are not with you for your money status or populartiy ..but they are with you for just'you'..!:)
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• United States
25 Jun 09
True friends are definitely hard to come by. I guess it depends on how you define a true friend. I feel that every friend you have will at some time let you down, annoy you, piss you off, but true friends learn to get over that and be there for each other. There should definitely be more good than bad in the relationship. You should be able to share things with each other without feeling judged. Having things in common and similar beliefs and views on certainly help with maintaining strong friendships. Being able to laugh at the stupidest things and reading each others mind is also an important factor for a true friend. Being expressive about your feelings and sharing your goals passions with are what true friends are for. They should support you in life and be honest with you if you are going down the wrong path. A true friend can also tell when there is something wrong even when you have a smile on your face. Beware of friend that get jealous of you every time you are happy, or friends that try to bring you down by making digs at you. If this is something that occurs a lot with a friend then they are not your true friend. I've had instances with people I thought were my friends who have lied to me r tried to embarrass me repeatedly out in public because they were envious of me and insecure with themselves. Be careful of these types of friends.
• United States
26 Jun 09
A true friend supports us even when they don't agree with what you are doing.A true friends really listens and is there through good times and bad.
@Vivianh (331)
• China
26 Jun 09
I think it's really hard to define a true friend means.But I feel like ,you will know if he \she is the one when you have the friend around you. You wiil feel free with him/she and you'll tell them mabybe some of your secrets without thinking over. Maybe you haven't seen each other for a long time ,but one day when you mee again you will feel so great.
@HelScream (2822)
• Philippines
25 Jun 09
a friend is tested through time even if you dont see that much or have to communicate as long as both of you know that nothing will change when you meet again. they understand the contradictions in ourselves that lead others to misjudge us....with a true friend by your side you can breath freely .....hope you will find one...
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@Ruby722 (796)
• China
26 Jun 09
Well,Find a real good friend it's not a easy thing.it's need a long time to test How a feal good friend am i find this guy? I wondering sometimes.A good friend is that one who always first show up when you sad have a bad thing.can share in you sorrow the first pass you face paper.When you fail remind you are really great and they belive you can do better.when you happy .sharp in your mood. and so on..
@queennee (186)
• Philippines
26 Jun 09
hi seymiss,for me true friends are those who stands by me.always with me thru my ups and downs,for better or for worst and for thick and thin,just like what we promise to god during our wedding ceremonies with our partners in life.thats what true friends mean to me. :) good day!
@divkris (1156)
• India
26 Jun 09
As the adage goes "A friend in need is a friend indeed". I have started to believe this saying as i'm going through the most difficult times of my life and have noticed that many of my friends do not wish to stay by to give me the moral support. All of us have ups and downs in our lives and you can easily find out your true friend, in times of crisis, next to you. And of course you should not forget to stand by them during their lows too. :)
@meapas (2436)
• India
25 Jun 09
Involve money factor in the friendship. Borrow some and if you fail to return in time, see how he reacts. Violently or compassionately. meapas.
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@Ammudoll (549)
• India
25 Jun 09
Any relationship takes time to know if it is true or not. Friendships can not be neglected one on one is a prerequisite of friendship. It requires self disclosure they have to talk, listen to eachother and respect. Maintain loyalty among yourselves. Try to Understand them, if any conflict arises it has to be resolved to continue your friendship. Mostly it depends on caring, trust, respect and loyalty I believe. I have one in my life and I have chosen him as my life partner :)
@lampar (7584)
• United States
25 Jun 09
For me, a true friend is one that share my sorrow, sadness and is there to help me whenever i am in "pools*it' of trouble, one not only receive from me and share my happiness, fortune, and goodwill in good time but also in bad time. To know whether you have a true friend or not is when time is bad and adversity is near, then you will automatically see it.
@threnos (216)
• Canada
25 Jun 09
A true friend is someone who is there for you when you are sad or happy. Even more than that, it is someone who has seen you at your worst, angry, mad whatever and still loves you. A friend forgives and looks out for you. They are willing to tell you the truth to try to help you or even sometimes let you find out for yourself because it is the only way. A friend loves you unconditionally. They understand you or, at least, are willing to try. I've had a few false friends in my life. Sometimes people who just got close to me in order to get to a guy or something else. They usually will show their true colors in time. Whereas a true friend just loves you for yourself. You are all they need and they give equally to the friendship.
• United States
25 Jun 09
A true friend is someone that knows everything about you good and bad and still hangs around. :) A true friend is the one that is there when you have run out of money and you are stone cold broke and does what they can to help you. And never asks for you to repay them. :) A true friend knows all your ugly secrets and doesn't hold it against you. A true friend is someone you would die for and they would die for you! And if you find that true friend never let them go because you are rich beyond your wildest dreams!