How do you define a true friend and how do you know whether the person is being one themselves?
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A true friend is someone who stands by your side through everything. A true friend is someone who remains your friend when they get a new boy/girl friend. A true friend is someone who not only cries on your shoulder, but let's you cry on theirs. A true friend is one you can tell anything to and never worry about them broadcasting everything to anyone who wants to hear it. A true friend is someone who never turns their back on you. A true friend is someone who is always there. A true friend doesn't abandon you for anyone else. A true friend loves you for who you are, and not for any other reason.\n\nHow do you know whether or not a person is a true friend? Violations of the statements above. \n\nHow do you know whether or not someone is being themselves? Observe how they act around other people, family, other friends, do they act the same way around you?
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being a good friend yourself!
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There are many different types of friends - soul mates, party mates, dependable mates and those fair weather mates.  All have a personal value you place on them depending on how theyve treated you, helped you, or how you feel for them.  People can say they are your friend but only you can decide over time wether they really are!!And remember we test each other to truly see if a friend is a friend so if a friend pushes you into something you are not comfortable with - be the true friend you would want and tell them - its probably what they want to hear!(Always trust your instinct)
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Definition of FRIEND: N. A person whom one KNOWS, LIKES, and TRUSTS. \n\nAsk yourself if all three of these are still applied knowing what your friend and your love interest did and then always wondering if they will do it again if you and your love interest get into a relationship.
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a true friend is someone you can count on thru good and bad times.  They are someone you can tell your deepiest darkiest secret to.  A true friend is very hard to find, bu you can.
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i think that if your "friend" did this, she is not really a friend at all. A friend is someone that you can count on through thick and thin, through any situation that you may be going through. A "true friend" will always be there when he/she is needed. He/she will never turn their back on you.
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kind, honest, loyal, respectful, etc.  A good friend should treat friends the way he/she wants to be treated.  He/she must keep must know how to keep promises.  He/she must listen when a friend is talking.   He/she must know how to share.  He/she must be considerate.
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Hi there,\n\nIf you want a genuine friend who is truthful, plain minded and straight forward, I suggest that you must also reciprocate in the same way. But, sometimes, even if we are truthful, plain minded and straight forward, the other person may not reciprocate in the same kind. It depends upon one's personality. So, I suggest you to choose friends wisely so that you don't have to feel bad later.\n\nrule wid style n luv@vinny
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they say you learn the most about a person's character when they are challenged to do the right thing. it kind of works the same way with friends. A true friend is someone who you know you can depend on to stick with you no matter what, and to support you when you need it regardless of the circumstances. a good friend will lie to you to make you feel better right at that moment, a true friend will tell you the truth because they know it's what you need to hear and it's best for you in the long run. a true friend is someone you can be so close with that when other people hang out with the two of you, you hear things like "whenever i'm with you guys i feel like i'm with a couple." you should know each other so well that you're completely comfortable talking about anything, and you're never jealous because you know that no matter who they hang out with or what comes up in their life, you always come first in each other's lives. and that's what a true friend is- not someone who will always party with you or who always has all the answers, but someone who deep down always makes you a priority and will do whatever they can for you and will love you no matter what.
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THERE'S AN OLD SAYING... TO HAVE A GOOD FRIEND, YOU MUST BE ONE FIRST.....BE YOURSELF, BE KIND, BE LOYAL...GOOD LUCK
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A friendship is only what you put into it.  Remember it is a two way street in life, you have to give in order to receive.  \nHonesty and loyalty is what makes a friendship last forever.  Keep in mind all friendships tend to go their separate ways but true friends never let much distance between them.  Enjoy each other and take each day at a time :)
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I dont know if any friend is a true friend. No matter how much you this person, their is always something.  Just be careful to what you do or say to any friend. \n\nAbout bring out the best of you... it means haveing you coming out of your shell feeling comfortable.
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it depends on the kind of friend you want to be.if you want to be a true friend you should back out an give your friend your blessing.
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A REAL FRIEND:  This person is the one that no matter what is there for you.  When your up and when you are down.  This is not a "yes man" but a person that has your best interests at heart and will tell you when you are going down the wrong road.  This person is happy for you when things are good and crys with you when things go bad.  Some times we out grow a friendship and it is time to let it go. You have to work at friendship like any other realtionship, if both are not working at it, it will die, sometimes it is best to let it go.  A real friend will keep working and fighting for you.
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True friends are like diamonds, precious and rare.\nFalse friends are like autumn, leaves found everywhere!\n\nI have 5 friends that I know will be there till the end.  I believe 2 of them are my soul mates.  I have known 4 of them for 20 years plus, and the other 11 years.  We have had our ups n downs, but true friends can work through the downs.  Apart from my kids these 5 ppl are the most precious things I have in my life.  I will always carry them in my heart, no matter what happens.  They have helped me to stay alive in difficult times and for that I am forever grateful and I am truely a richer person for knowing them all!
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A real friend is someone you can tell anything to and they will not judge you. They support you and your decisions even if they disagree. Even though they are supportive of your decisions, they will tell you what they think, without holding back. You can have a great time doing absolutely nothing with a real friend. In a real friendship they are there for you when you need them and you are there for them. Real friends share the good times, the bad times, and the times you don't want to remember. :^) I hope this helped. :^)
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I don't know how to say...But just want to let u know that a real friend is the one who understand u...care for u and love u as yourself. Friend is not only just for hang out together and party together, that's all..NOOO...that’s wrong …babe!!! When u have any trouble or problem, the one u want to find and talk to or share with and she will always be there for u to help u out so that's your friend...