True Friendships

They say that friends are the family we get to choose. 

At school, at work, in our daily life, we always meet new people. At first, they are only our new acquaintances and an extension to our social circle in life. But when do we start calling them friends?

The definition of a friend varies from one person to another. Some might say that he is the one that supports them. Others say that a friend is someone you can laugh with and bring out the best in you. A friend can be someone that can keep your secret. A person that gives you advice may be considered as a friend to some. I believe that none of the above are qualities of a true friend, they are a bonus and more like the icing on the cake!

A friendship should be stripped off selfishness. In a true friendship, I believe, you shouldn't expect anything from your friend. They shouldn't do anything just because they have too. A true friend doesn't support you just because you support them, or tell you what you want to hear just so that they don't hurt your feelings. A true friend shouldn't expect a thank you back when they do something nice. 

A true friend is somebody that accepts you for the person you are not what other people want you to be. A true friend is a person that doesn't care about your gender, race, religion or how much money you have. A true friend cares only about your soul. A true friend is someone that you can have a fight with and not talk to for months then when you text them things go back to normal. A true friend is someone that even if you sat in silence, you communicate better than when speaking. A true friend is someone that is nice to you because they want to be nice to you not any other reason. A true friend will yell at you for thanking them and perhaps even laugh at you. A true friend can never be described in words.

I am blessed to have some true friends in my life. Everyone of them is different but that is what makes them special. What they all have in common is their amazing spirit and honest friendship. 

In conclusion, it is not important to make as many friends as possible as much as it important to make true friends. You never know who your true friend is. Might be someone you barely say hi to, might be your sibling, might be someone you randomly met and might be one of your "friends". Never give up on people and most importantly never give up on yourself.