What is a Real Friend?

Jamia Morales believes a real friend is someone who cares about your well-being and someone who wants the best for you. Although Jamia has had friends in the past she has never came across a good friend but believes she will in the future. Good characteristics for a friend is when they are very Supportive, Caring, Honest, and Kind. Jamia believes she is a good friend because she has all the characteristics of a good friend plus she says “I am not selfish”. “A healthy friendship to me is when there is no drama and the relationship is not toxic,” said Jamia. “If I meet a real friend I believe it doesn't matter about the place I meet them at it's about the person and their personality”. And just like intimate relationships friendships have the same burden but again arguing is healthy and you can always resolve this problem by being the bigger person. Jamia believes that people need friendships to thrive, And there is no better thing like being connected to someone who is like a sibling and can help you get ahead and succeed in life if they are a good friend. Even though she has no good friends she still has friends that are there for her but doesn't have all the characteristics she feels they should have. While Kelsee McGowan is friendly, she only has one really good friend that she could call on in the time of need. “She is very funny, caring, enthusiastic and trustworthy. Winne has been my best friend for years.And our friendship is very strong.She has my best interest and only wants what is best for me.And not everyone is like that I learned the hard way,” said McGowan. While Jamia is the bigger person and just leaves the situation alone, Kelsee on the other hand talks about the situation more and tries to get down to the bottom of it. But what these both have in common is that they both believe they are very good friends that have the same qualities that they're friend/friends should have.

According to www.huffingtonpost.com friends are our concert buddies. They’re the people that come over to trap a mouse that’s in the apartment. They’re the ones who see us through relationship blunders and changes at work. Research has also found that friends help us live longer.

What is your definition of a good friend?