In this episode, we will be discussing about good and bad friendships. People generally feel that becoming friends with another person will be relatively easy.
At first, it is, but human beings rarely are what they seem to be.
We all want people to think we are terrific and successful human beings, but the truth is that all of us have problems we would not like the world to see, and all of us have flaws that embarrass us.
It is only when we trust another person enough to show our true selves to him that we create the true test of a friendship.
Doing this is always dangerous, because the other person may not like what he sees and may distance himself from the relationship or even end it.
How willing friends are to tolerate one another's issues determines how well their friendship will do.
It takes time to build trust up to a level where people are willing to reveal themselves, but doing so is the only way that a true friendship can be formed.
The people who are involved in them must make it a point to
maintain regular contact,
show a sincere interest in the happiness and well being of the other person,
do whatever is necessary to meet the needs or desires of the other party and
let the other party know their affection is true.
Doing the little things such as remembering birthdays, calling or writing regularly and offering assistance when needed, are behaviors that oil the wheels of friendship.
They are small and seemingly insignificant behaviors, but they are powerful because to not do them is to kill off the relationship.
Friendship is a two way street, where both parties have to participate regularly not because they feel they must, but because they gain satisfaction from doing so.
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