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The 13 Essential Friendship Traits How much do you agree with each statement? I am trustworthy. I am honest with others. I am generally very dependable. I am loyal to the people I care about. I am
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Other characteristics to look out for are that they cannot give a straight answer or constantly judge you. 2. They Listen A true friend is prepared to listen to …
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True friends respect each other both physically and emotionally. They do not physically or emotionally abuse the other. Encouragement True friends are positive influences. They constantly encourage each other. They never hold …
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Therefore, one of the characteristics of good friends is compassionate empathy. This means that you should always try to build links with people who both understand and connect with your emotions, and act in such a way that gives you help and support. 4. Good friends are loyal
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Even the uncomfortable feelings you get, may actually be great feelings, because this new friendship challenges you to grow as a person. Here are 10 good qualities to look for: 1. Honesty. Have you ever asked someone their opinion, and they seem to blah, blah, blah you about it. “Do I look fat in this dress,” you ask.
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Healthy friendships cheer each other on. They don’t dish out passive aggressive comments or underhanded compliments when the other succeeds. They believe in each other and they sincerely celebrate each other’s achievements and …
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Good friendships are based on mutual respect, honesty, and support (helping each other with problems, and celebrating each other’s success). Friends should help you grow into an even better person, and love and care for you. Of course, you need to make sure you’re just as supportive and committed to the friendship as well!
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Healthy friendships are not one-sided. Both people benefit from knowing each other. In unhealthy friendships, one person always seems to give a lot more than the other. Healthy friendships are based on mutual respect. In unhealthy friendships, people ridicule one another, gossip or spread rumors, or act mean to one another. Healthy friendships allow each other to …
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In a healthy friendship, even if you have contrasting views you are still able to be kind, considerate, and compassionate as you disagree. 10. You can be yourself. A gift of a healthy friendship
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Healthy friendships exist when friends are honest and trustworthy. Friends do not engage in gossip or rumors, and keep things others have shared with them in confidence. If they do make a mistake, such as slipping up and sharing something, a healthy friend takes responsibility for their actions and apologizes.
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Each should be supportive of his/her partner wanting to pursue new hobbies or make new friends. Good communication. Each partner should speak honestly and openly to avoid miscommunication. If one person needs to sort out his or her feelings first, the other partner should respect those wishes and wait until he or she is ready to talk.
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10 Characteristics of Healthy Relationships. Part of the essence of being human involves relating to other human beings. We relate to our parents, spouse, extended family, friends, church community, colleagues, acquaintances, neighbors, and those we encounter during our ordinary rhythms of life. Depending on the week, we all encounter or engage
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It is vital for a certain level of respect to be present in a healthy friendship–that goes for any relationship, too! You have to be able to value each other’s time, beliefs, and opinions. A healthy relationship needs to have boundaries that should not be crossed to ensure the other person is also feeling safe and happy. Trust in each other.
You should not find lies, jealousy, or disdain in a healthy friendship.And lastly, healthy friendships are able to overcome barriers and adapt to new situations. If a friend moves away or if a fight occurs between the two of you and you no longer consider that person a friend, it’s likely the friendship wasn’t very healthy to begin with.
Think about it. Don’t all the characteristics of a healthy relationship sound a lot like a good friendship? If you have to have an equal partnership and a strong relationship, then being friends is vital. It helps the communication to flow better and you can share things without being afraid of being judged.
This trio of traits has also been associated with overall well-being and happinessin life. Self-confidenceis an appealing characteristic in any friend, and may even be contagious.