Rules of Friendship

Inspired by one of my friends, and my own experiences

 

Friendship is one of the most beautiful experiences that we can have as a human being.  Friendships evolve and change over time.  Some friends are there for life, and some are only there for a season.  But no matter what, there are some rules that friendships should follow. 

 

Your friends should value your time.

 

Your friends should appreciate you for who your best qualities and overlook your flaws.

 

Your friends should admire your strengths and support your weaknesses.

 

Your friends should never dismiss you or discount your feelings. 

 

Your friends should never ignore your hurts.

 

Your friends should never compete with you.

 

Your friends should never say things that intentionally hurt you.

 

Your friends should never be jealous of you.

 

 

 

What friendship should be:

 

Your friends should support you.

 

Your friends should love you.

 

Your friends should be by your side during the hard times and celebrate with you when you are experiencing the good times.

 

Your friends should keep your confidence.

 

Your friends should tell you the truth.

 

Your friends should respect your boundaries.

 

Your friends should be happy for you when something wonderful happens.

 

Your friends should understand that you are not perfect.

 

Your friends should be excited for you during the highs, and cry with you during the lows.

 

Friendship is something to be valued.  It is something to treasure.  If you have good friends, show them that you appreciate them.  If they are not supporting you, loving you, and happy for you, then maybe it is time to reevaluate who is in your life.  Don’t waste your time with people who are not worthy of it.  God always has a new chapter, a new path, or a new friendship waiting for you.