I have had friends come and go many times over the years, none have really ever stayed. Then one day I made a dumb mistake, but I got two really good friends from it. They may be online friends, but I'm not complaining. These guys taught me what a good friend is. They taught me how to be a good friend. Not only had I never had a good friend, I didn't know how to be a great friend. I will fully admit I'm still learning but these two guys have taught me so much.
I met my best friends on here. I had trusted someone I shouldn't have and made a second account just so I could act older. Turns out it didn't help. But one of the first guys I met was Jeremias. We had some fun, but then started talking. I absolutely loved talking to him and when I told him I was 14, he was fine with it. Then a few days after I met Chris. We have been great friends, although I can't deny we've had some ups and downs. When he found out I was 14, he was mad because I lied to him, but after that I learned my lesson. He's really the one who has taught me a lot about being a friend.
Being a good friend doesn't come easily. It takes commitment and hard work. You really have to want to be a good friend. I have learned you can't give up and even if you just tire out, you just need to sleep and then get back up. Here's what good friends who care about you do-
1. They stay up with you when you are sad.
I know for a fact I have been hurt so many times. Like when Chris was mad, it was Jeremias that stayed up with me trying to make me feel better. And when a guy hurt me emotionally, or my parents were mad, Chris would stay up with me for hours listening to me cry rivers. He hates hearing me cry because it makes him upset too, but he did it to make me feel better.
2. They'll talk about anything.
I really don't have any girls that I can talk about girly stuff with. It honestly sucks, but last night Chris let me talk about clothes and shop a little for a few hours. He didn't really mind it because it made me happy. Jeremias, will let me talk about hot guys that I've seen and he doesn't mind it. For Chris, that's a little weird, but that's fine. I sometimes slip and tell him about it, but it doesn't matter.
3. They care how you feel.
When I talk to Chris on the phone, if there is any sadness in my voice, he wants to know why I'm sad so that he can fix it.
4. No matter what troubles arise, they can be solved.
Chris and I have had ups and downs. The worst one was very recently. I'm not gonna go into detail, but let's just say, someone almost tore us apart. I have never had such a bad night. I honestly, cried for the entire afternoon and into the night. But, last night, he finally forgave me completely and we are mostly back to normal.
5. They tell you the truth, even if it hurts.
I know I have had some things that I needed serious advice for. Like relationships and stuff. I made the mistake of not listening to Chris and I got hurt. It wasn't fun and if I could go back in time, I'd listen to him. But I have learned from my mistakes.
These are just a few of the things that make a good friend. No matter what they should stick by you. Through all the tears and joy, these two guys have stuck by me and helped me through it all. I am very grateful and thankful that I met them.
Thank you for reading! :)
~Kate~
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