A Friend in need is a friend indeed

Delhi, India
September 29, 2011 1:08am CST
Whenever we make new friends we never think about his characteristics, friendship starts just after 4-5 meetings. But after some time we got to know who is true friend and who is just trying to keep benefited from you. We cant recognize friends in our good time. but when bad time starts we start recognizing true friends. That is why it is said that a friend in need is a friend indeed.
8 responses
@00fear (3216)
• United States
29 Sep 11
Yea, I hope I have a friend like that. They say that making new friends is never too late for it. I am applied for this job agency place and they will make me take a test at the agency and hopefully, if they find me a job, I can make new friends who will be there for me when I feel down/sad. Hopefully they will not be those friends who will give up on me (of course, unless I do it a lot).
• Delhi, India
29 Sep 11
hmmmm you are right . Making new friends is good for us but how many will keep on true friendship, who knows?
@00fear (3216)
• United States
29 Sep 11
Usually those that don't are friends that fight over a girl or hardly but can happen, money. I just hope my friends (not just from that job but anywhere I meat them), like me for me. haha.
@Bluedoll (16774)
• Canada
29 Sep 11
I had a person I never met before help me out in life. Some time later, after I had benefited from this act of kindness, I asked that person what I could do for them since I did feel very much in debt. They told me, "nothing." My persistence to repay however brought another response "just pass it on to someone else, that is what I do". I never forgot that.
• United States
29 Sep 11
I think this is Karma. From reading this post, I think all except two of the posters are not native English speakers. So, I think it is ironic to be discussing Karma. There is of course good and bad Karma. There is Karma for taking an action and Karma for not taking an action. Being the beneficiary of good karma is great but I try to keep myself as free from Karma as possible. We can help others and it is a great feeling but we are not responsible for others. I believe in Karma.
@celticeagle (159458)
• Boise, Idaho
30 Sep 11
I think a history with a person lends toward a good friendship. They longer you know someone the more you can trust them and know them to be your friend. Sometimes friends come from strange places. Or you find them where you least expect them. If you are in need and a person helps out they have the potential to be a good friend. It is good to have them.
@alottodo (3056)
• Australia
29 Sep 11
That is why I only have very few good friends...we have endured the test of time and after 30 years we are still friends! and I know they will be there for me not matter what!!
@katie0 (5203)
• Japan
30 Sep 11
That works not only with friends, there are relatives, people related by blood that when times are rough they disappear. Little know these people that when rough times comes to them they'll be alone as well. It's is important to be aware to whom we allow into our private lives, friends and close people are very important.
@thatgirl13 (7294)
• South Korea
30 Sep 11
That is so true You will only know who your true friends are when you have a rough time. I have been there and I am glad I have found the friends who are my real friends. They were there supporting me and I am very thankful to them. I promise I will be doing the same to them. They mean a lot to me :)
@singuri (571)
• India
29 Sep 11
I to came across all kind of friends, some are jealous, some will be their to make their things happen with us and some are truth full. More over it depends on the peoples thoughts like some are habituated to make a friendship and would be helpful for their needs, But at the same time when they keep liking a friend they will become a truthful friend.I don't stuck to the word a friend in need is a friend indeed because in all the times friends may also help less based on their situations that doesn't mean they are not truth full.
@jennyze (7029)
• Indonesia
29 Sep 11
Does that mean we are taking benefit of our friends? Do we only consider someone as a real friend when that someone proved to us that he/she is there when we need him/her? Someone who would give us some money when we need it? Someone who would give us a job when we need it? I would also consider a friend who is gross all the time as a real friend cause she/he tells us the truth.