What Are the Signs of a Good Friend?
While we want to protect and nurture treasured friendships, sometimes we first need to assess whether or not a friendship is truly healthy. Here are a few key characteristics of truly “good friends” to examine as you reflect on old friendships and form new ones. • Character Good friends will be people of character. They will hold themselves to high standards, and refuse to compromise their ideals for others. Seek out friends who do the right thing, regardless of who’s looking. • Open-mindedness Create friendships with people who retain an open mind. Seek people who display tolerance towards others who are different from themselves. Stick close to those friends who stay open to the lessons of the Universe and operate with humility and creativity. • Responsibility Spend time with people who follow through on their promises, who reach towards goals instead of reaching for excuses. Look for people who live responsible lives and consider the effects of their actions on others. • Honesty Hon
