PORCH PONDERINGS

Friends

PROMPT March 11th

What qualities do you look for in a friend? Are there any qualities you avoid? What qualities about yourself do you think make a good friend?

I find that a friend is someone that I can trust with a secret. A friend is someone I can call with a request and it will be done. I don’t have many friends. I have never had many close friends. In fact, I have one really close friend, someone I trust with my life. This person knows me, all my good, all my bad, all my secrets. My husband.

I avoid people that are ‘drama queens’ and skew everything and every conversation back to them. People that can’t keep a promise won’t be my friend for long. They may be an acquaintance, but not a friend. I also won’t waste time with people that don’t show respect to me or others.

As a friend to others, I think I am kind to most people. I am reliable, I keep my promises, I have a pretty good sense of humor, and I will be there for you. You call me and I will try my best to do what you ask of me. I will respect you and your opinions. This is what friends do.