The quality of friendship is an ethereal almost spiritual thing that is experienced rather than measured.
When your friends think of you what qualities will leap straight into their thoughts.
If you have never considered what others think of you it is worth taking the time to contemplate.
First reaction What is your first reaction if one of your friends found themselves suddenly without transport to get home and called on you for assistance? That first reaction is the real assessment of how you rate that friend.
Did you feel annoyed or did you just grab your car keys and say let's get some dinner on the way.
Respect Can your friends rely on you.
Are you approachable? Every person has at least one special quality that makes them shine.
What is yours.
Perhaps it is your sense of humor or maybe you are great at repairing broken appliances.
Know yourself, consider what your strengths are and develop those strengths.
If your friends are confident that you are skilled they will respect that about you.
Skill is not confined to physical things.
Verbal skills or the ability to harmonize situations and groups of people is just as valuable.
If you are not sure what your shining quality is then ask your friends quietly what it is about you that they like.
Longevity The difference between friends and quality friends is great.
A quality friend is a joy to be with and to think about when apart.
If the friendship is between girlfriend and boyfriend then the quality of this relationship is what creates the longevity.
Tolerance Tolerating the presence of someone just because there is no one else around is not an honorable act.
True friendship has not been offered in this instance.
You are not doing the other person a favor by allowing them to hang out with you if you do not genuinely welcome their company.
If the person being tolerated realizes that you are not genuine this will lower their self-esteem and their opinion of you.
The qualities that you value in a quality friendship may differ from what someone else values in the same relationship.
Although you may both have many factors in harmony you are still individuals and have different personal life experience.
When unexpected events occur it is reassuring to know that your friends will be there to cushion the impact.
Be a quality friend to your friends and enjoy the rewards that it brings.
When your friends think of you what qualities will leap straight into their thoughts.
If you have never considered what others think of you it is worth taking the time to contemplate.
First reaction What is your first reaction if one of your friends found themselves suddenly without transport to get home and called on you for assistance? That first reaction is the real assessment of how you rate that friend.
Did you feel annoyed or did you just grab your car keys and say let's get some dinner on the way.
Respect Can your friends rely on you.
Are you approachable? Every person has at least one special quality that makes them shine.
What is yours.
Perhaps it is your sense of humor or maybe you are great at repairing broken appliances.
Know yourself, consider what your strengths are and develop those strengths.
If your friends are confident that you are skilled they will respect that about you.
Skill is not confined to physical things.
Verbal skills or the ability to harmonize situations and groups of people is just as valuable.
If you are not sure what your shining quality is then ask your friends quietly what it is about you that they like.
Longevity The difference between friends and quality friends is great.
A quality friend is a joy to be with and to think about when apart.
If the friendship is between girlfriend and boyfriend then the quality of this relationship is what creates the longevity.
Tolerance Tolerating the presence of someone just because there is no one else around is not an honorable act.
True friendship has not been offered in this instance.
You are not doing the other person a favor by allowing them to hang out with you if you do not genuinely welcome their company.
If the person being tolerated realizes that you are not genuine this will lower their self-esteem and their opinion of you.
The qualities that you value in a quality friendship may differ from what someone else values in the same relationship.
Although you may both have many factors in harmony you are still individuals and have different personal life experience.
When unexpected events occur it is reassuring to know that your friends will be there to cushion the impact.
Be a quality friend to your friends and enjoy the rewards that it brings.