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On The Road To Friendship – It Takes Some Preparation

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October 13, 2006

About This Editor: A parent and librarian just trying to share some information with the world. Currently a Stay-At-Home Mom of 5, and who jokingly refers to herself as "supermom", she enjoys writing children's books, erotica and anything else that interests her. If you would like to see Ms. Lanham write on a topic that interests you, email her at rlanham_arscompendium@yahoo.com.

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Everyone loves to have a lot of friends. It is nice being able to pick up the phone to chat about a bad day, to go out to a movie, or even to just sit in the bookstore on Saturday night drinking lattes and discussing the latest magazine quiz. These options are something we appreciate having available to us. However, finding the friends to do all of this with can be a challenge.

Before we can even go looking for friends, we really have to prepare ourselves. In order to get and keep friends, we must first learn to be a friend. Here are some ways to improve yourself in order to be a better friend:

Be respectful of the opinions and attitudes of everyone. You may never find true friends if you are constantly chasing away those who don’t share every belief or opinion with you. Just as you have a right to feel and think the way you do, so does everyone else. If you can accept other people for who they are and what attitudes and beliefs they possess, you will find you are able to find many more friends.
How you treat other people has a great impact on whether you will make any friends. Always treat others how you expect to be treated.
Gossip and constant criticism does not mix with good friendships. This is not to say you cannot confide in a friend…or even share a secret or two. However, talking about others behind their back or constantly pointing out failures and faults in others can lead your friends to believe you do the same to them.
Above all – BE YOURSELF! Don’t create a persona in order to make friends.

Making friends does not happen overnight! Never be discouraged and allow close relationships to grow over time. Nurture friendship as you would nurture any new relationship…slowly.