Are you a true friend? Or just useing the label?

Are you a true best friend? Or just using the label?

First, let’s explore what a true friend is NOT:

• A true friend does not talk behind your back about how horrible you are, and save face when you are around. • A true friend does not lie to you. Ever. • A true friend does not shut you out when you are trying to truly help. • A true friend is not someone who bullies, forces, or manipulates you into doing something that may be harmful to you. This is never acceptable under any circumstances. • A true friend never attempts to hurt you physically or emotionally. This is abusive and controlling, and definitely not a true friend. Your friend should never disrespect you in any way. • A true friend will never exploit you as they see fit. • A true friend is not someone that says they are your friend, all the while treating you like sh!t. • A true friend does not walk on eggs shells or be careful with you because they are scared of your reaction. • A true friend does not hold grudges against you. • A true friend does not continually flake on you. • A true friend will not avoid, reject, or treat you differently when you are in public. • A true friend will not abandon you during hard times, including when those hard times involve the both of you.

Second, let’s explore what a true friend IS:

• A true friend will truly forgive you. • A true friend stands at your side even when you are making a fool out of yourself. • A true friend follows through with their commitments. • A true friend apologizes when they have done you wrong. • A true friend respects you at ALL times. • A true friend is completely honest with you. • A true friend will lovingly correct you when you have gone against your principles. • A true friend will visit with you, even if they presently don’t want to. • A true friend puts themselves in your shoes. They desire to know and understand your thrills and chills. • A true friend will give to you as much as you give to them. At times, a true friend will give more than what you give. • A true friend loves you as you, accepting your hang-ups and differences. • A true friend is willing to defend and fight for you. • A true friend allows their soul to be naked before you without shame. • A true friend knows when you’re happy/sad, even when you don’t. • A true friend is happy when you’re happy and is sad when you’re sad. • A true friend thinks of you, even when you don’t think of yourself. • A true friend loves you, even when you are being a butt-head and not particularly likable at the moment.

Do you think this is true? I do~ Tell meh what you think is wrong or if somthing should be added >

I don’t think I’m a true friend yet, but I’m going to work on these and try to do my best~!