5 signs of a friend

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5 signs of a friend 

1. A true friend is someone who is emphatic and assists at times of distress. Navigating the world can be stressful and we all need a crutch to help us. The pressures of life can be unbearable at times and having a sympathic ear helps. Someone who loves us and cares about us and our well-being. Someone to run to when we need advice, a shoulder to cry on who will not judge but listen attentively to what we have to say and also advice us on our shortcomings. If you have that in your resevior then good news, you have a good friend!

2. A true friend is someone who has a growth mentality. A true friend is someone who wants the best for you. Someone who wants you to win! It is not someone who wants to see you regress to the mean. A true friend wants you to soar high above the sky with eagles and the stars. A true friend understands that if you do well, then all of humanity benefits. A true friend can even be your coach, showing you the best technique for you to kick that ball. Are your soccer boots strapped?

3. A true friend is not a gossip. Gossips usually lack self-awareness and project their insecurities and inadequacies onto other people. They only care about themselves and no one else. A true friend on the other hand will never let anybody talk Ill of you in their presence, they will defend you to their last breath. A true friend talks positively about you and shines your light. Ever hear good things about you through the grapevine?

4. A true friend doesn't change because the love is organic and has compounded over the years like a stock portfolio. The love is rich and you feel wealthy when you are together. The love serves as a permanent persona that you can always rely on. Like Woody and Buzz lighter, "You got a friend in me". If that tune is familiar then you definitely have a good friend. 

5. A true friend helps you crystallize your thoughts so they are at least clear to you. You cannot be afraid of telling your friend how you feel or your good news. If your friend doesn't know anything real about you, then I have bad news, they are not a friend. A true friendship has intimacy and secrets based on reciprocity.

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