True Friends

Hello again everyone!

I've been taking a bit of a break from social media lately - I was feeling a little burned out. I was also bothered by an incident created by someone I once considered a friend. It wasn't a major issue and I understood this person's perspective, but it put a damper on what was otherwise a positive day. The way the issue was communicated rubbed me the wrong way, because it put another person who is still a friend in the middle of the discussion unnecessarily.

As I've taken the time away from constant connectivity, it's allowed me to reprioritize and look at who and what are the most important people and things to me in my life. I'm very thankful to have some great family and friends that I've had fantastic conversations with in person recently, because they've helped me bring the focus and positive energy back into my life.

With that in mind, I thought I'd share my insight as to what makes a true friend. Enjoy!

True friends...
- are those that you feel most comforable with.
- give you unconditional love and support (including pets, our four-legged "furry friends").
- are people who you can talk to after months just like it was yesterday, and pick up right where you left off.
- don't care about your status in your life...they care about you, period.
- are your biggest fans.
- are often closer to you than some family members.
- can always make you laugh and smile when you need it the most.
- always have your back - in your moments of triumph and in your darkest hours.
- aren't the ones who always ask "can you do this for me?" Instead, they're the ones who ask "what can I do for you?"
- never take a single moment spent with you for granted.
- always make a lasting, positive impact on your life, no matter how often or how long you spend time with them.