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What do you value the most in friendships?

by Akhona Ndlela

Although friendships are a valued aspect of life, some characteristics give them their actual significance.

Trust is a crucial component that promotes loyalty and permits open conversation.

Another one is support, which promotes stability and encouragement, and to ensure a solid link between you, both friends must put in time and effort to keep the relationship going. At the end of the day, friendships are about more than simply difficult times; they’re also about sharing laughter and joy.

So, what do you value the most in friendships?

According to Psychology, “Communication in friendships does more than just clear the air. It strengthens our connections and deepens our relationships. A study from Brigham Young University showed that friends who communicate effectively are 50% less likely to feel lonely.”

Psychology Today claims that integrity, caring, and trustworthiness are the three categories into which essential friendship attributes fall. Relationships depend on being trustworthy, which includes being honest, dependable, loyal, and able to trust people. Being dependable, impartial, and communicating openly are all components of integrity. happy listening skills, empathy, nonjudgmental behavior, and support throughout both happy and terrible times are all examples of caring attributes.

Self-awareness, self-control, and an unwaveringly positive view of friends are necessary for these qualities. A disagreement with these characteristics could prevent the formation of deep, enduring friendships. To create wholesome, enduring friendships, personal qualities must be developed. By being aware of and accepting these characteristics, people can create wholesome, long-lasting relationships, the above source further explains.

Also see: The importance of social media during a national crisis

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