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Wednesday, November 5, 2008 @ Wednesday, November 05, 2008
I Saw This 'How To Be A Better Friend' Site.
Here!
BE A BETTER FRIEND
Being a friend isn't just something that we do naturally. It's a skill that we can learn and improve upon.
Like Yourself
The first step in having a good relationship with a friend is to have a good relationship with yourself. When we genuinely like ourselves, we become more attractive to other people. We have more to offer others because we are not constantly focused on our own image and reputation.
We become better friends because we don't cling. We are secure enough to spend time with a friend because we want to, not because we need to.
And relax - the journey to loving yourself and being secure continues all your life. Practice it in small steps along the way. Start today.
Choose Your Friends Wisely
Relationships among true friends take a steady dose of time and energy - two resources that most girls don't have enough of! So choose the friends with whom you wish to create a closer bond. It's perfectly okay if not all of your so-called friends make the list. The closeness of your connections is far more important than the thickness of your phone book. Decide who you want to get truly close with - you can have other friends as acquaintances.
Make Time to Be a Good Friend
Friends are important in many ways - so much so that these relationships often take on a life of their own. You owe it to yourself (and to your friends) to make these relationships a priority. Carve out some quality time for one another. A true friend deserves to see you and have time to talk with you - whether or not you have a boyfriend, are busy with school or live far away. Find way to spend "friend time" together.
Make the First Move
If you want to improve your relationships, you have to put your fear of rejection aside and start taking more risks. You've chosen who you want to get closer to, right? Now, invite those friends to lunch. Organize a new social group for them and you, like a book club. Find ways to spend time with them and get to know each other in new and interesting ways. Your friends will probably be inspired by your creativity - and it's easy for them to go with the plan, when you've done the work of making the first phone call.
The Golden Rule
Treat your friends as you wish to be treated. Or said another way: "To have a friend, be a friend." Focus more on being interested, than on being interesting. Be enthusiastic and energetic. Ask your friends about themselves. Focus on remembering what they tell you - that's the key to getting to know them better. Accept them for who they are - after all, that's what everyone wants deep inside. Avoid complaining, gossiping, and criticizing.
Sweat the Small Stuff
Make your friends feel significant by remembering small kindnesses. Notice your friend's new hair style. Remember to ask about her mother's job interview. Send a sweet email when you know she needs it most.
Listen
Good listeners are hard to find, and improving your listening skills can be a long-term project. A few tips:
-Don't finish your friend's sentences. If you catch yourself planning your response while your friend is still talking, gently remind yourself to focus on the person talking.
-Maintain eye contact to show you're listening. Offer smiles, nods and "mm-hmms" to signal that you understand her point of view.
Ask questions, but be careful with advice. Avoid the phrase, "what you should do is..." Only offer your opinion if your friend specifically asks for it, and you think you can really help. Otherwise, just give her a shoulder to cry on, or a listening ear. Often, that's all a friend needs.
Be Loyal
We all need someone in our corner. If your friend isn't there to defend herself against gossip or criticism, speak up, and know she would do the same for you.
Jia You Jia You On Being A Good Good Friend!
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