Ten Qualities a Friend Should Have

Friends are valuable in our life. Everyone wants "a real friend" for many reasons. Nobody wants to feel lonely and a friend can help you through this process. You need a friend if you are in trouble, to make fun with, to share experiences, to talk with and to be there for each other. However, it might easy to find a friend; there are many qualities you expect from a real friend.

These are ten qualities every friend should have:

1) HONESTY
Honesty is the best policy to keep a friendship alive. A real friend will always tell the truth and never lie. Everyone wants a "true friend" and you will never maintain your friendship if you don't tell the truth, even if it hurts. If your friend discovers you know certain important facts which maybe hurts you and you hide this information you will lose trust and friendship is based upon this bond.

2) A GOOD LISTENER
You need a friend to share your problems with. You don't want to talk with everyone about the problems you have and a real friend will listen and will try to give some useful advice. Even if you need advice for issues happened in your marriage; a friend will listen to your problems and give his/her opinion without interfering in your relationship with your spouse.

3) TRUSTWORTHINESS
Trust is an important aspect in every friendship. You share almost everything with your friend and also confidential information. You need to rely on your friend's word to keep this information between you and your friend.

4) RESPECT
Everyone has different opinions and it is important your friend shows respect for your point of view. It is not necessary he/she agrees with your points and can sometimes try to change your mind but he need always to respect you, even if he/she disagrees with you.

5) MAKING FUN
A friend is not only valuable for your problems but you need someone to make fun with. Everyone needs to laugh and some humour is necessary in your friendship.

6) GOOD COMPANY
You will do many activities together with your friend. Maybe you are going together to a movie, theatre or a concert or you travel together. Your friend needs to be good company for enjoying your entertainment activity.