She doesn’t know this, but she changed my life. She was there for me when it seemed like no one else was. When most of my friends were dissolving around me and I just didn’t feel like I could do anything right, she was there, and she made everything seem okay. It didn’t matter that I was inevitably going to graduate with a GPA a tenth of a point lower than I wanted, or that my director told me that he was disappointed in me because I just didn’t seem focused lately, or that my other friends just weren’t talking to me anymore. It didn’t matter because she was there and she made me feel safe. She’s my best friend, and I love her and admire her for so many different reasons. It seems that, no matter the situation, she knows exactly what will brighten my mood, whether it’s an hour-long venting session, a frozen yogurt run or sitting around a fire making s’mores. She has the incredible ability to make me laugh even when it seems impossible, through sometimes impractical means, like throwing marshmallows across the room or telling goofy made-up stories that may or may not be relevant to t...
Some might not consider this to have much importance but the rarity of these qualities in a person’s character makes her praiseworthy. She is the person that I constantly turn to when I have something to get off my chest, whether it is a rant about a mean teacher, or a lengthy description of how my parents were being unreasonable. She consistently shows patience in her ability to sit there and listen to me regardless of the amount of time that I spend talking and repeating myself. Patience is a virtue and she possesses it with grace. Also the kindness that she shows me and others around her, is incomparable to anyone I know. When we were visiting friends in another state, I got sick and started throwing up. Instead of leaving me to deal with it by myself, she stayed with me the whole time, brought me some pills and water, and then laid by me in bed for a couple hours until I felt better. She talked me through the entire ordeal and showed me her incredible kindness. Jennifer deserves praise and recognition for her character because not many other people, except my mother, would have done that. Her loyalty to me as a friend is unbreakable and I know that I can always depend on her. She will keep all of my secrets and look out for my best
growing up and the many times she’s comforted me through tough times has formed me into the
Even though our team, “The Stingers”, eventually changed to “The Velocity”, one girl, Christina, was always there for me and continues to be by my side today. Through playing on the same soccer team for nine seasons, we developed a bond that will not easily be broken. We can look at each other and just start laughing for no reason. I know all of her drama and she knows mine. Our mutual trust that was developed on the soccer field has branched into every aspect of our lives. I know I can turn to her at any moment and she will quit whatever she is doing and come to my rescue. Likewise, she knows I will always be there to help her through any situation, no matter how difficult it may be. Recently, when Christina received the heart wrenching news that her mom has breast cancer, I stood right by her side to help her through it. She was able to lean on me for support when it was too overwhelming for her to handle on her own. When she needed to get away from the stresses of her mom’s health, we would hang out and just talk for hours on end. Similarly, when my relationship with a mutual friend was struggling, Christina was there to help me get through it. She encouraged me to stay strong and continue to treat our friend with respect even though she neglected me and our decade of friendship.
First of all, after every race that I run I feel like I did horriblye, but she tells me that she is proud of me and I did awesome. In addition, she never gives up on me even when Ii'm going through a tough time, and I feel like I need to give up on myself. She helps me believe that I can do whatever I wish if I attempt to do it.
She is never afraid to stand out of the crowd with her bright green basketball socks. In track Maddie would always make time after pole vaulting to come and watch me throw. Even though she doesn't play volleyball, she will still come and watch me. She's taken me home many of times when my mother couldn't.
I went through a lot when I was in school and home; it was very over whelming. Honestly I could not have done it without her. I had a lot of people coming down on me form students to teachers and principals to my situation at home. It was really difficult to deal with but she was my rock. I could always be myself around her; I was able to talk to her, being my goofiest, we were inseparable. But sometimes people change for the worst or for the best. Unfortunately for her it was the worst or maybe that’s how she always we; and of course I changed for the best! I will always be grateful for everything she’s done for me, but I will no longer make excuses for her and I will no longer be walked on. Let’s be real; that was in fact what she was doing for
What is true friendship? “It is putting someone else first. It is being strictly honest, loyal, and chaste in every action. Perhaps it is the word commitment that unlocks the real meaning of friendship.” (Dalton). That is the essence of a true friend, someone that is always there for you. Though friendship is not easy, it can fall apart a lot easier. Good friendships can be affected from betrayal, distance, and differences in class.
Friendship has evolved into a whole new abstract that not everyone can understand. With the technological advancements that we humans rely on so much, friendship has morphed into digital pixels that are released throughout the internet, rather than a one on one physical interaction. Does this mean that man has now created a new flaw in social interaction? Well not really, in fact the digital and physical are connected in more ways than one may think.
“A friend is one of the nicest things you can have, and one of the best things you can be.” - Winnie the Pooh. Friendship is one of the things that helps build you as a person. It shapes who you are, and potentially who you will be. Having friends can be crucial to both your mental health and your physical health, and it’s important to know how to maintain friendships and some of the key factors in doing so. Although friendship is loosely defined as “the state of being friends”, it is better termed in layers. The term ‘friendship’ is not only the state of being friends, but involves multiple complex qualities. Throughout this essay, I hope to explain three of the essential qualities (or “layers”) of maintaining friendships, including trust, respect, and kindness/understanding and why they
What is a friend? According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, “One attached to another by affection or esteem; a person who has a strong liking for and trust in another.” This interpretation of a friend is superb. A true friend is trustworthy, loyal, and honest. This term is unique because the individual labeled as a friend hold a noteworthy status in someone’s heart. The emotions and personal regard for this individual, move someone to establish a long-lasting relationship. A friend is not a foe or nemesis. Someone who constantly causes turmoil and make oneself feel unworthy, is no friend. Distancing oneself from this association is wise. The role of a friend is vital in every person’s life. No one can survive this chaotic world without a companion
Genuine friendship is rooted in virtue and common goals. As Graham Allan has commented on, when approaching the perception of friendship, we see our leading hitch is that there is an absence of firmly established and socially agreed standards for what makes a person a genuine friend. Depending on the settings, we may describe someone as a friend, or we may feel the label is not suitable. We may have a very slim understanding of what friendship requires. For instance, Bellah, taking from Aristotle, imply that there are three components to the customary idea of friendship: “Friends must enjoy each other’s company, they must have some usefulness for one another, and share a mutual vow to the good” (Bellah 115). In modern-day western societies,
Growing up in school you have your friends in 1st, then in Jr. High, and then when you get to high school you might not even know or see your friends from 1st grade anymore. For the few people who’s had a friend from 1st grade till college I think that someone they need to hold on to because if they stuck with you through all them year I know they’re there for the right reason and there not just there for a season. As Elizabeth Dunphy says, “It’s the little things that matter, that add up in the end, with the priceless thrilling magic found only in a friend.”
A friend is someone difficult to find. A friend is someone you can always count on when times are tough. The dictionary's definition of a good friend is a person attached to another by feelings of affection or personal regard. A good friend is there when you are struggling. For example, when a boy breaks your heart a good friend walks you through it and offers a shoulder to cry on. According to Bree Neff, a good friend is someone who is trustworthy, doesn't talk behind your back, listens to your problems, gives good advice and tries to lend humor along with his or her support. There are also bad friends, those who pretend to care and then turn around gossiping and starting drama. Good and bad friends are all around you, involved in your everyday life. To find good friends you should look for such traits as being kind, trustworthy, loyal and dependable.
She has taught me to stand firm in my beliefs, she is constantly helping whoever she can and she has the ability to express her emotions. [300]
My friendship with Nely is stridently positive. We met each other three years ago in high school. At first, I saw her as a normal person, a classmate to spend time with, but after spending time joking, hanging out, talking, and sharing experiences, we had, as a result, a beautiful, and respectful, friendship formed. Nely is a tough person to know because she does not demonstrate her feeling very easily, but when I saw the other side of Nely, I found a beautiful person with beautiful feelings who could help me and be my friend. We have been raised very similarly because we both grew up in Mexico, and we are proud to be 100% Mexican. By consequence, we do have a lot of things in common. For instance, For us, it is really hard to call someone a friend but now we consider each other really true friends. Our friendship is real, positive, and respectful, having immediate, lasting minor and major effects in my personal life.