Being a friend is not something that is easy to do. There are lots of things that you have to sacrifice or tolerate but not to forget about receiving in return. All these things are part and parcel of relationship management.
What more do you need most at times of trouble than to borrow your friends’ ears and heart? A friend is someone who is comfortable to be with and has no hidden reservations. As such, they are more willing to share with their opinions, frustrations, sadness etc. with you. They are, after all, humans. They just need an avenue to channel their negative energy. As such, listening to their problems goes a long way to show your concern and care.
And when they needed help the most, they would definitely turn to you to ask for a lending hand. “Could you help me to do this?” And as a friend, when you have the power and capacity to help, you would just jump on board and help out. (That’s what I do anyway.)
And sometimes, when they least expected most, they would tend to hurt you in ways that you never expected it. The pain just comes knocking on your door suddenly and you felt devastated for something such as that to have happened. But you could just tend to forgive and forget the incident. Although you are not at fault, but why would you just let one small matter jeopardize a friendship that means a lot for you?
Yes. Being a friend is not easy. It’s the efforts that you need to put in to maintain your friendship that is tough. But remember that they are not just any acquaintance you met in office or on the street. They are the ones who are closer to you and willing to give you their help in return. It’s not easy, but it’s worth it!
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