Building Blocks of Friendship
A simple friend has never seen you cry.
A true friend has shoulders soggy from your tears.
A simple friend brings a bottle of wine to your party.
A true friend comes early to help you cook and stays late to help you clean up.
A simple friend, when visiting, acts like a guest.
A true friend opens your refrigerator and helps him/herself.
A simple friend thinks the friendship is over when you have an argument.
A true friend knows that it is not a friendship until you have had a major disagreement.
A simple friend expects you to always be there for them.
A true friend expects to always be there for you!
The building blocks of friendship are:
· Listening
· Acknowledging
· Attending
· Talking
· Trust
· Honesty
· Commonalities
· Loyalty
· Equality
· Respect
· Time
