Over the years I have been very blessed by an amazing number of individuals who I call as friends. They come in all sizes, shapes, ages and live in various countries around the world.
The American Heritage Dictionary describes a friend as “one whom you know, like and trust”. Getting to know someone takes time and effort. It requires dialogue and sharing as well as patience and understanding. Developing the friendship can be an interesting adventure which helps you to expand your own perspectives and about issues and cultures.
Liking another person can be an instantaneous experience or take considerable time to achieve. There is very little in life that is more satisfying than to be together with someone you like and to enjoy laughter, companionship, a conversation or a shared hobby.
Trust is a vital part of any friendship. If you cannot depend on your friend to tell the truth, be there for you when you need support or defend you to others, than your relationship isn’t really genuine. Friends promise to be there for you and then live up to their word.
