Friends believe in us. As a result, they offer both the words and the support we need to become better people in all aspects of life.
Friends recognize deficiencies in our life. They challenge us to embrace and succeed in making these healthy, life-giving changes.
In every regard, it is highly motivating to know that someone loves you, believes in you, and is cheering for you.
Friends open their ears and hearts to our words. A listening ear provides the opportunity for our thoughts to disentangle themselves.
Share joy with friends to make it complete - they celebrate victory with us.
Life is full of ups and downs. Friends make the high points higher and the low points bearable.
Friends recognize the value we contribute to the world and the beauty we offer to it. They look forward to our contributions and promote them to others.
Friends know us best, strengths & weaknesses. They keep us honest with each other & ourselves.
More female friends, more joy: Harvard Medical School study. Correlation between joy & friends. Inverse is also true
Authentic friendships actually result in better health. These relationships make healthy habits easier to adopt and the body more likely to heal itself.
Trust precedes influence. It can be earned quickly (books) or take years (friendships), but it's key for meaningful relationships.
Trust precedes influence. It can be earned quickly (books) or take years (friendships), but it's key for meaningful relationships.