Having friends is more important to us than just having someone to spend time with. Strong friendships impact our daily life and enhance our mental health.
With that being said, here are tips on how to become a better friend.
The road to friendship is two-way. Why would someone want to help you if you aren’t a good friend?
You may constantly learn new things by being a good buddy. Your viewpoint might alter as you make an effort to be a good friend.
Be an active listener
Be a good listener. Don’t interrupt or take over the conversation; instead, show them that you are there for them and that you understand what they are saying.
Sometimes all we need is someone to hear us out!
Be honest
As they say, honesty is the best policy so if you want your friendship to last longer be honest at all times.
You should make an effort to communicate with your friend in an open and honest manner at all times.
Even when the other person doesn’t want to hear it, good friends always tell each other the truth.
Always make sure to check in your friend
Even if you haven’t heard from a buddy in a while, check in on them instead of waiting for them to contact you first.
After all, unless you inquire, you’ll never know what someone is going through.
Be there for you friend in good and tough moments
Along with the wonderful moments, your friend can also go through challenging times where you can tell they are having mental health issues or are heading down a destructive path.
True friendship is about being willing to step in when necessary for someone else’s well being, even if they don’t initially thank you for it.
Also see: Ways to enjoy the little things in life
