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To Be or Not To Be: What makes a friend worth keeping?

Marlene R · Saturday, September 27th 2008 at 10:06AM · 192 views
Hello Everyone,

This post is mainly for women. Men can respond if they like. Sistas, what makes a friend worth keeping? Is it her listening ear? Her chatterbox motor mouth? Her smile, her style? What do you like most about your best "girlfriends"? For me, its her overall character. My closest friends are ambitious, kind hearted, helpful, passionate, goal oriented, fun to be around, have positive energy, and the resilience to bounce back from life's blows and occasional storms. Whether single, involved, or married we all respect eachother's individuality and show support in tough times. Quite frankly, none of us need negative weight holding us down. You know, the naysayers that never believe anything is possible....The dramaqueen, that always has a story to tell usually with a negative, draining effect...I've cut off ties with these kind. LOL. To Be or Not to Be? That is the question.

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Marlene R Columbia, MD

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Jen Fad Saturday, September 27th 2008 at 10:23AM

I personally like to be friends with positive people regardless to what their background or education is. I can't take too much negativity as it is such a drag for me. I like people who like to laugh and have some good clean fun.

Melody Williams Saturday, September 27th 2008 at 10:00PM

I think a good female friend is hard to find. A good friend has to be supportive, positive and real. Many women get caught up in gossip and jeolousy. A good friend should be in your corner when things get rough or when you need good advice. Many women will smile in your face and talk about you behind your back, especially if you have something going own. I found in the past that I would have to hide my education because some women would get intimidated by the fact that I have two master degrees. I don't feel as though I should hide something I worked so hard for to please someone else. I don't think that you should go around bragging either. I am not judgemental when it comes to others and feel as though where you are from, your education and job status does not define you as a person. If you find a true friend, none of this should matter. It is your character, how you treat other and what's on the inside that matters.

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Chanda J Saturday, September 27th 2008 at 11:30PM

A true friend is hard to find. A friend is there for you through the good and bad times. She truly wants the best for you and is not jealous or judgemental. She doesn't go behind your back and talk about your private conversations with others. I surround myself with friends who are positive, supportive, and help me grow as a person.

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