Patric J. Dufficy: Dealers in Hope

A true friend is probably the most important persons in our lives.
The one person you know, you can always count on, no matter what.
Friends get in arguments and at times hate each other, but will always talk it out and forgive one another, making the friendship even stronger.

Friends see the worst of each other and accept it along with the best without judgment.
True friendship should not depend on associations, sports teams, job colleagues, school buddies or any other group. If one decides to leave the group, true friendship should prevail at any cost.
Friendships are hard work at times but you get what you put into it and it’s so worth it.

A true friend is honest.
A good friend may not share every detail of every second of their life, but they do try to be clear about their intentions. This means that they try to present an accurate picture of who they are and of different situations. When something doesn’t seem right, they let you know.

A true friend is attentive and adaptable.
A good friend is at least a fairly good listener and notices how little, day-to-day things affect you. They can’t read your mind, but chances are they can usually tell when you’re happy, sad, excited, shocked or upset. If they’re aware that they’re doing something that annoys you, they try to change their ways or at least talk to you about it.

A true friend is supportive of you and your goals.
Sure, your friend may think you’re cool, but are they on the same page as you? Do they know what you want most out of life? A really good friend will know what makes you tick and help you become the person you want to be. They won’t try to change who you are or drag you into situations that make you uncomfortable or put you at risk of losing something that matters to you.
A true friend really knows your weaknesses and strengths.

A true friend makes it clear that they care about you.
Different people may have different ways of letting you know that they care about you. One person may give you a big hug whereas another person might gently tease you. A big clue that someone cares is that they talk to you fairly often and, in general, know what’s going on in your life and is interested about it.

A true friend sticks with you in good and bad times.
Loyalty is a quality almost everyone thinks when they are asked what they look for in a friend. A loyal friend will stick with you when you fail at something, when you earn a great reward for a special accomplishment or when your spouse wants a divorce. If you move out of town or switch job, they’ll do their best to stay in touch with you.
A true friend will never take advantage of you or leave you alone when you need him or her around.

A true friend accepts you for who you are, even when you’re being a butthead.
They are patient with you when you make mistakes — even big ones — and learn how to forgive you when you hurt them. In other words, they treat you as you’d like to be treated, even when you aren’t at your best. They are willing to take time out for you.

A true friend is someone you feel very comfortable to open up to, no matter what it is.
A true friend is like the air or water, something you cannot live without.

Thanks for reading, Patric J. Dufficy

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