“The term “BEST FRIENDS” has gotten a bit romanticized. But basically, a best friend is a person who cares about your well being. One who respects you and is willing to spend time (a major resource) to help you if you need it and be there for you both in the good and the bad times. Quantity spent together is in fact not a necessity. The reason why people say “the person who you spend time the most” is because they are using the misconception that spending a lot of time with people will automatically make you best friends with them. Which is not necessarily true, although it is not hard to assume that you might want to spend time with people who respect you.
“Who would we be without our friends? From an early age, friends teach us the ropes, giving us the building blocks to learn how to give, love and face life’s ups and downs. The United Nations recognizes the importance of friendship and proclaimed July 30 as International Friendship Day, highlighting friendships as a way to bridge differences and bring about more peace in the world. Take a moment to celebrate your friends both near and far by exploring the eight defining characteristics of what being and having a best friend really means….” [read more]
“When we are young, we seem to have no shortage of “best friends.” As we mature, however, the nature of our friendships changes. Having or being a best friend is no longer as simple as labeling someone our BFF and having them reciprocate. Other more important factors come into play, including:…” [read more]
