What are the qualities that a good friend should possess? Trustworthiness and dependability will be at the top of my list. A friend should stick by me through thick and thin. A friend should be there to share my joys and sorrow, my good times and bad. I detest fair weather friends who desert me at the first sign of trouble. A good friend should be willing to listen to my problems and offer me good advice. He should encourage me when I feel down.
True friendship must be anchored in honesty. Friends should never hide the truth from each other. If I ever knew that a friend has lied to me, I would not trust him the next time. I also detest friends who exaggerate. His intentions may just be to entertain me or to impress me, yet I will not feel comfortable with such people.
A good friend must be circumspect in both his words and deeds. He should not be spiteful in his words and actions. A friend must choose his words carefully. A friend who praises me for my achievements, criticizes me when I am wrong and encourages me when I falter is an ideal friend.
Friends should never be afraid to admit their mistakes and apologise for them. After all, to err is human, to forgive divine. Every one of us makes mistakes all the time but a person who is not afraid of admitting his mistakes shows that he is honest and humble.
It is easy to make friends but good friends are not easy to come by. A friend who enjoys your company while you are there but forgets you the minute you are out of sight is not a real friend. The saying ‘out of sight, out of mind’ has no bearing in friendship. I value friendship that has stood the test of time.
These are some of the sterling qualities a good friend should have. If I can find all these qualities in a single friend, then without a doubt, he will be my best friend.
From an essay book during my secondary school years
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