10 Signs You Have Genuine Friend

A true friend does for us what the rest of the people wouldn’t do. It is important to know how to identify those things that true friends do, not only to recognize them as such but also to act accordingly. Those people who always accompany us, who listen to us and make the best of us are in that exclusive list of friends.

What do true friends do?

They Raise Your Self-Esteem

When you feel bad, they let you let off steam, scream, cry or talk for hours. And when finished, highlight all your skills and positive aspects so that you feel better.

A good friend always seeks to lift our self-esteem and courage, even in the worst moments.

They Support You

No matter what your decisions are, they will always be there to accompany you on the path you take. There are also true friends that are not always on your side physically but will make you feel you that they are always there for you, thus, they give you their support through a message, an afternoon together, a hug or some gesture like a gift or a card.

They Listen To You

This is another of the main characteristics of true friends. When we say that they "listen to you," we mean that they pay attention to everything you say, whether you are repetitive, pessimistic, overflowing with joy or full of anger.

Real friends can spend hours at your side (or on the other side of the phone) to hear you complain, insult, laugh, count on details, etc.

Make You Feel Comfortable

Before a good friend, you don't have to lie, pretending to be someone you are not.

When you are with true friends, you don't need to pretend or try to impress them. 
With them, you can talk openly, show yourself as you are and feel really comfortable, at home, without masks

They Help You

Probably, when you have to make an important decision and you are not sure, call your best friend to give your opinion. Or maybe, when you have to do something that you don't feel prepared for, you go to that special person.

True friends give us valuable recommendations that arise from their views on situations. They lend us their ears, their arms, their hands, and their feet when we need them.

Also, they help us recover our "center" when we feel that we somehow lose it. If things are not very good, for whatever reason, they can be our "ground wire. "

Reserve Time For You

True friends don't make excuses when they want to see each other or talk since they always want to spend time together.

It is true that we all have our obligations, tasks, and commitments. However, you will realize that if the friendship is real, that friend will always find small spaces to see you.

They Tell You The Truth

It is very important that you surround yourself with people who are sincere and honest. And keep in mind that it is useless to be told only of what you want to hear.

If a dress fits you badly, a sincere friend will tell you. Just like if you think your boyfriend is not good for you, he won't be able to hide it. Also, if he considers that you are making a bad decision, he will be the first to tell you.

Sincerity is very important in a relationship (friendship, couple, work). Therefore, value those friends who always tell you the truth, even if it hurts.

They Respect You

True friends do not "chain" you so that you are always by their side. They understand that you have other things to do and other people to also take care of.

They also respect you if you want to be alone, for whatever reason. Respect is essential in friendship and this means, among other things, respect the personal space of the other.

They Forgive You

A true friend knows that you are human and that you can commit mistakes.

Therefore, if you show that you are sorry for something you have said or done, you will have no problem forgiving yourself.

True friendship involves excusing certain mistakes, forgiving from the heart and prioritizing good relationships and timeshare.

They Make You A Better Person

If you want to have true friends, you must learn to give. If only one person does all the effort, you cannot call that friendship. Both must be responsible for the growth of friendship and for the development of the emotional bond. This applies to any type of relationship: couple, family, business environment, etc.

In the case of true friends, if you want to keep them by your side, you must act accordingly. This implies that you will not always be the speaker, sometimes you should also listen too.

You should also be honest and respectful, help him to be a better person, be at his side in every situation and offer his views for his growth.

In the same way, if you do everything we have mentioned for your friends, you will become a person they can trust and with whom they will always want to share