Be A Better Friend

Hey, you! Be a Better Friend

People who think that I am naturally a good friend are delusional. It is only through the grace of God, and a lot of prayer and patience that I am anywhere near consistent. It is in our nature to be self centered and to take advantage of those who are closest to us. The truth is, being a good friend takes work. A LOT of work, but isn’t it worth it? Don’t we all love that someone who is unfailingly loyal, consistent, and trustworthy? Why not be that person!? I guarantee you will be appreciated! Here are some steps to get you jump started:

• Think of an old friend you haven’t talked to in a while and send them a message. Sure, it might seem random, but there is a reason why you two were friends way-back-when…celebrate it!
• Think of a friend who is going through a rough time. What can you do to make their life easier? Don’t ask, just do it!
• Random gifts are so fun! Everyone loves getting them and giving them is super fun too! Your friend will appreciate the thoughtfulness.
• Have a party! The only thing better than having one of your friends around is having all of them around. Inter-mingle friend groups. Mutual friends are my fave new friends!
• Expand your horizons! Try something new with a friend, or go to a place you’ve never been before. Friends who discover together, stay together.
• Be proactive! Don’t wait for your friends to come to you, be an active part of their lives. Being involved shows how much you care.
• Diversify your friend group. Variety is the spice of life! The more friends the better, I always say! We all need different kinds of people in our lives at different times.
• And last but not least…spend some time ALONE! Find out who you are and stay true to it no matter what! No one wants to be friends with a flake or a fake! 

Friendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, like art… It has no survival value; rather it is one of those things that give value to survival.
C. S. Lewis