How to Be a Real Friend

You know what should really scare the shit out of you? being a bad friend and not even knowing it! You not having the slightest idea of this is very terrible. Really it's!

At times, our words and actions are not filtered and we might not even realize how mean or terrible of a friend/partner we are.

We usually get so used to our friends that we can say insensitive or do even a hurtful things to our friends or partners. These can get under their skin and we might not even notice it. Getting comfortable with your friend(s) is a great thing but we need to think twice about our them before it's too late.

How to be a great friend:

1. Go the extra step when they need help-when your friend asks you for your opinion or a favor you can do,it means a lot to him/her and that your input is highly valued. So go ahead and the do the best you can for your mate.
2. Don't give up on them during dark times-you know we all make mistakes or find ourselves in situations that we really didn't mean or thought otherwise. Bad ones I mean. Don't let your friend feel lonely at such difficult moments. Reach to them, encourage or help them out of that dark holes if you can.
3. Appreciate them-Whenever your friend does anything wonderful,however small it might be, thanks them sincerely. Let your friends know that they are valued and not taken for granted. 
4. Understand and respect boundaries-You have have great friends for a reason but you also have a personal life to lead and live. And so do they. Understand when to be serious, professional and friends. You don't have to hang out all the time and be considerate when they say "no" at certain times.
5. Be honest and constructive when needed-If you see your friends picking up a new bad habit that will ruin their life in any way, let them know clearly and politely. Things like bad breaths, uncombed hair or bad make-up, tell them. Because you want them to look nice most of the time.
6. Be dependable- when you say you will do them for something, keep your word. Do and say things as agreed. Be reliable on things like punctuality,delegated responsibility and promises.
7. Keep in touch and ensure you don't drift apart-You know you and your friends can't stay together or in the same town/place all the time. Due to family, job and something else, one of you is bound to move and settle in a different place. make sure to communicate and stay in touch with your friends and their life in general.
8. Introduce them to others-Some of your friends could be introverts or you're too social and your circle is bigger. Take your friends out to meet with your other friends and connect well. It's up to them if they want to hang again with them or not.
9. Tell them you've got their back and mean it-Always tell them that you're friends for life and really mean it. Cheer them up during rough times and be happy for them in success. It definitely means a lot to them.