Former Big Brother Naija housemate, TBoss, has said that friendships are fickle nowadays.
“Friendships are so fickle these days. One blink and it would seem like the whole thing was just nothing but a dream”, TBoss wrote via Instagram on Monday.
If you are struggling with friendship, these are the top 10 qualities of a good friend every person should look for in others and develop in themselves:
1. Trustworthy
You should be able to trust a friend. Whether it’s with your deepest secret or just how dependable your friend is, a friend is someone whom you should always be able to rely upon.
2. Loyal
Loyalty is an important trait in a friend. By being loyal and showing that you support your friend, you’ll build a strong relationship.
3. Dependable
A dependable person follows through on plans. A dependable friend is on time and demonstrates that she cares about the friendship by being reliable.
4. Good listener
If you’re always focused on what to say next instead of actually listening and paying attention to the person in front of you, your friendship can suffer. People won’t want to confide in you, or even get close to you.
5. Empathetic/caring
A good friend cares about your well-being. Even if they don’t always agree with every decision you make, a friend should be empathetic and try to understand your perspective.
6. Generous
You don’t have to be generous with money to be considered a generous person. Investing time, talent, and resources into a friendship can pay off in huge dividends. Be generous with your time and affection in a friendship.
7. Accepting
Everyone is different, and a good friend cherishes your differences and recognizes that they are what make you unique.
8. Humorous
Whether your friend is hilarious or you just share the same sense of humor, adding humor and laughter into a friendship is a great quality.
9. Positive
Are you a glass half full or half empty kind of person? Even if you have your bad days, positivity is a good trait to have in a friendship.
10. Forgiving
A good friend forgives. She doesn’t hold onto grudges.
