SMILES after SETBACKS

A real friend is a friend forever

Eventually there will come a time in your life when you are forced to look past the fake facades of people who once meant so very much to you. What is a friend? We come to learn that the word is quite often used so loosely that we forget the meaning that it encompasses all together. A true friend is one who does not judge. Who wants the best for you, but appreciates the fact that you are your own person and reserve the right to make your own decisions… regardless if sometimes they are the wrong ones. A true friend does not try to one-up you on your accomplishments, but rather shares the happiness with you when you meet your goals. A true friend consoles you when you are upset, but also knows the right way to put you in your place when need be. They are those who love you despite your imperfections, and always bring out the best in you especially when you are feeling low. A true friend does not prey on your insecurities, but rather helps you see the light when you feel the darkness has taken over. They are never jealous, and they forgive when forgiveness is needed. A true friend is happy for you, when you are happy regardless if they agree with what you are doing, the person you are seeing, or the places you are going. A true friend is one who can go weeks without talking to you or seeing you, but when you re-connect it seems as though no time has ever passed without each other. You should be so lucky to find the select few people throughout your life that are always by your side in good times AND more importantly in bad. As we grow older we come to the realization that the majority of people we consider to be our "real friends" most often times only care about themselves. Cherish real friends because friendships that are real, last forever ~vbr

Have you ever had an experience with someone you thought would be your friend forever, but now it turns out that they are nothing but a stranger?