True Friends…

We all know how complicated it is being a teenage girl for many reasons, one of which being friendships. Especially in our teenage years, we begin to create friendships that will stay with us for life, but also sometimes even the closest of friends can grow apart. A friendship is supposed to be a relationship full of trust, respect, honesty and kindness, and having a friend who you share these qualities with is a wonderful and vital thing. Every person should have someone who can always be there for them, but sometimes, the people you think you can trust turn out to be those who make you feel upset or just naturally distance themselves from you.

Huge conflicts between friends can end a relationship, but also make it seem like the biggest thing in the world. The truth is that one day, we are all going to move on in life, realising who our real friends are, and making new ones.

Now, all friends have moments of disagreement between them, so it is not all conflicts that ‘end friendships’. What I mean by huge conflicts are times when something comes between you and your friend, and you realise that this person is not a true friend who you should waste your time with. So many people are going to jump in and out of your life, and that doesn’t matter-it is a natural process for everyone.

Something that we don’t always realise but is really important in a true friendship is difference. All of us are different, inside and out, and so we cant keep expecting too much from others. For example, if you have always helped your friend in her down times, and then suddenly one day you are having a bad time, and she doesn’t offer to help you, you shouldn’t race to a conclusion and be upset over the lack of respect she is giving you, because she is different. She may not be trying to be rude, that is just her character. Life is not like that anyway, with people doing  exactly how you would like them to. We must also remember that what we see is only other peoples actions, not their intentions.

I think that a true friend is someone who will respect you for who you are, sharing trust, honesty and kindness while staying by your side, despite the conflicts and differences between you.

I hope this helped with realising and valuing your true friendships!

See you soon

Gxx