Friendship: How Much Do You Put on The Line?
William, Izzy, and Francisco pose for the camera in English class. What about your friends? Are they going to be around? Are they going to let you down?
How much of yourself do you share? How much do you trust another human being? Getting too close with others can make a best friend your enemy if they turn around and use what you told them (in trust) against you.
Who you choose as a friend is important. The saying goes, “We are the average of the five people we spend the most time with” – Jim Rohn. You need to make sure those five people reflect you well.
People show their true colors at the most inopportune moments; whether you like it or not. Some people surprise you, and change for the better; some change for the worst. You are human; you can’t tell the future, and you can’t always assume that everything will go the way you want. Life has a funny way of doing that to us, but it’s you as a person that can really make a difference.
You can pick your friends, even if you don’t know if they are going to be around for life. That’s what makes a friendship so beautiful; you put trust and happiness into people, without really knowing the future. That’s why people should appreciate the value of friendship. The twists and turns of life test relationships. It makes you stronger and the bonds you have with each other ever greater.
To have a healthy friendship there are a few steps you need to take. First, be there for your friends. Second, don’t mistake common interests with friendship; one day you might realize the only reason that you were friends with some people is because you saw them for five times every week for 180 days. Finally, friendship is what you make of it. At the end of the day, it’s up to you who you are surrounded by.
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Elena Arrowsmith • Nov 17, 2015 at 6:51 am
I really enjoyed this article. I think that everyone cab benefit from reading this article because at one point in your life your friendship will be tested with someone. When that day comes you should know how to tell if you have a real friend or not. I will definitely remember this article when that day comes.
Steven Cantos • Sep 17, 2015 at 8:06 pm
I agree with this. I, not having much social interaction with anyone at Wakefield, have come to the conclusion that friends at this school are found, but only in limited circumstances. For instance, although the rules are unwritten, it is generally acceptable to act in a manor of informality, as this is how friendships are built. Unfortunately, for those rare exceptions who wish to act with the style of well-placed word choice, who do not speak of games for whatever reason, or who have no interest in modern music and it’s very vulgar nature, friends can be difficult to find. Fortunately, adaptations can be made that are suitable for both parties. For example, one might use “big words” to describe a modern topic such as sports, or both parties participating in physical activities such as playing the sports or being in the same programs in order to build their friendship without having the conflict of awkwardness associated with the “nerd.” This is my view.