You Should Be A Good Friend Too

If you want to make new friends, you need to also be a good friend yourself. According to experts, here are some of the most important traits of being a good friend:

• Be Caring and Empathetic: It’s essential to offer respect and empathy to our friends. They’re there for us when we need them. Friends want to be seen, heard, known, and understood. Remember to ask questions and ACTUALLY listen to their answers.
• Be Trustworthy, Honest, and Loyal: A study found that honesty is most important in friendship. Experts say that revealing what we’re thinking and feeling helps us build intimacy and trust. Honesty is a relationship-builder and a means of comfort and connection if yu’re looking to make new friends. Giving honest feedback or owning up to our mistakes helps us handle conflict and preserve our friendships.
• Be Fun and Pleasant: You won’t always be happy. But if you want to be a good friend, you sometimes need to be fun to be around. You MUST have a sense of humor and offer goodwill and cheer.