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Good Friendship and
How to Keep Friends
Ronald Yip
Some people know a
ton of other people. They have huge Christmas cards, mailing lists,
phone contact files, and address books. Sometimes we envy them for all
their friends. But sometimes those friends only remain in the phonebook,
memories, or photos. People who have "friendship overload" find it hard
to hold onto those friends, to keep them as friends, even if they want
to. Yet, there are ways to keep the friendship alive, whether your
friends are near or faraway. Like a garden, friendship needs tending,
need time and care.
Stay in touch with your friends as often as you can. For long-distance
friendships, you can always call on the phone and talk together. Or you
could take advantage of email. If there is an event, like birthdays or
Christmas, or even if you just want to say "hi," a card works just fine.
Online cards are always available on the net. For those friends who are
just across town or at school, keep in touch with them by mailing actual
cards, letters, and notes. These are some of the best ways to
communicate -- and don't forget that handwritten messages tend to be
more appreciated because they're more personal.
After you've gotten in touch with them, some may respond and you may get
the opportunity to see them personally. Try to spend your time with your
friends in a special, meaningful, interesting way, especially for those
friends you haven't seen for a long time. Taking a long walk, strolling
through a park, or watching a movie are easy ways to have fun. Find a
quiet, special place for quiet conversation and catching up. Listening
to each other's problems is a way to keep your friendships meaningful,
and to reassure each other in both good and bad times.
But beware: sometimes spending time with your friends becomes boring
when you end up talking about each other's problems all day. And
remember not to call on your friends for their attention only when you
have a big problem or want something from them. That's not the only time
you should see or contact your friends. Remember, friendship is a
two-way street. If you want them to listen to you, it is reasonable for
you to listen to them. Maybe that way you can help a friend over a
difficult patch in their lives.
Friendship also means responsibility. They are not friends just because
you need them during difficult times, or just to have more gifts or
cards arrive at Christmas time; they are friends because you like, you
love and you appreciate them. If you are a true friend, you will always
make yourself available, especially during their hardest, most difficult
times.
Friends play an important role in a person's life. Some say friends are
an extension of your family; although you are not blood-related, you
share a deep relationship and common interests with each other.
It pays us to treat our friends well -- they're worth more than wealth
or property.
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Ronald
Yip has been learning and applying intuitive and creative processes in
personal, business and community life helping people to change and
improve. Visit
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