How to assess a friend?

rubyroy, friends are people we love, no matter their eccentricity, or their frailty. We call them friends because we accept them for who they are, and vice versa. Our friends can be nuts, and sometimes, they hurt us so. We could hurt them, too. without meaning to do so. I try to be honest with my friends, for it is the only way we could help them know themselves. I choose my words carefully though, so the reality won't hurt as much. But there is no other way but to let them know if what they are doing are wrong. That is why you are a friend.

She's not a true friend of you if she does talking and talking behind your back. It is like back stabbing to me. You should not waste your time to the people like her that can't accept criticism. Dealing with people like this is not worth time spending. Id rather find a new friend.

Thanks for this discussion, these days it is difficult to access a person , but as time passes one can access him/her, i have friends around the globe, i believe you might be one now; a true friend is one who is with you in your bad time, most so called friends flew during such hours, when you need most, so take your decision wisely.