Are you a good friend to others?

[TrueConfection]

I am a genuine person and friends/non friends are always in my thoughts. However, I still don't think I'm a great friend. I always think of things I should have said or asked after it's too late, or I forget to send a thank you. I feel like such a narcissist.

Do you consider yourself a good friend? Do you remember to ask important questions and send thank you notes?

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+1 y

A person can have 1 friend or many friends. It's not the volume of people that makes a person a good friend, it's the quality and thoughtfulness you give to a person. Are you a good friend?

[bubblegunnn]

I always do my best to be a good friend to other, not just be a good friend, but also a good person. I always make them happy and not feeling sad, whenever they are sad, i cheer them up, and im also pretty loyal as well.. i always down to hang out whenever my bestie or friend ask me to.. give birthday surprise to my friends.. come to my friends event, like weeding event or birthday event or sum.. i help with my friends work, picked them up when they need help..

Even tho i try to be a good friend, iam also selective about friends, such a toxic one, im not putting hate on them so much, but i still down to be friends with whoever, just be selective and knows my limit..
For example, when i was in college, this girl kinda talk behind me w other college friend, yet she still texted and came to me whenever she gets problem about their research, and asked me how to fix it.. i helped her, ofc.. even tho my friend told me she talked behind my back, i dont show hate on her, as far as i could help, i help.

[TrueConfection]

You have va truly giving heart. I wish a lot more people (myself included) were like you!

[bubblegunnn]

Aww thankyou so much u r a sweet girlll 🥺

[dustybiker]

Good question.
I’ve cut a lot of people from my life since my mother passed. Realizing their true colors and how much of my own precious time I wasted on people.

Not seeing until going through grief just how much of a drain some can be on you.

They still refused to let me go for some time. Having to stand on your own two feet is hard, I suppose. It’s sad, but I’m much better when it comes to selecting new friends.

[TrueConfection]

I've had some one way friendships that I've cut out too. I'll bet they hung on to you because you're a great friend to have.

[dustybiker]

Thank you. That is kind.

[SnowedIn]

I am a good friend. From the practical like sending thank you notes, grabbing you a coffee, etc., to remembering birthdays, special things, cat names. and asking you how you are and then shutting up to actually listen. I'm far from perfect and there are probably many better friends than me, but I'm a good friend. And, @TrueConfection it sounds you are a great friend based on what you wrote.

[TrueConfection]

Thanks. It's all those things you do yourself that I seem to neglect often. I try to be better, but I fall short. It sounds like you're an amazing friend! ❤

[SnowedIn]

Thank you! Keep caring... it shows in what you wrote and it probably shows to your friends.

As a chuckle, I "love" how someone has gone through and disliked every one of the responses to your question.

[TrueConfection]

Probably someone who's feelings are hurt because I blocked them. Some people make a sport of being ugly. Seems I blocked the right person!

[SnowedIn]

Thank you for MHO!

[YourFavoriteFriend]

I don't want to sound like a narcissist but right now, I'm pretty confident to say I am. Even when I do sounds so full and joking around on how much I'm a great friend, friends will joke about it but never anyone directly complained to me.

Outside of jokes, I had a couple of people telling me how much they enjoy my company so I guess, if they said so!

[TrueConfection]

That doesn't sound narcissistic to me. It sounds like honesty and trusting. Those compliments from friends are always reassuring.

[YourFavoriteFriend]

Yeah, I think so as well. Tbh, I have tried to be a good friend actively so I'm happy that I'm getting appreciated and I appreciate my friends as well!

[TrueConfection]

Well, you do have the username! 😉

[YourFavoriteFriend]

LMAO!!!

[nolabels]

I'd say that the fact that you have thoughts like you've outlined above indicates to me that you're already way ahead of many others in terms of being a good friend.

I try to be a good friend. I'm not perfect by any means.

[TrueConfection]

That's kind of you to say, but I feel guilty about not thinking of things I should have.

Of course no one is perfect, but some people are better than others at friendship.

[CoolCatMar1]

I don't like to think that i am the best of all around so I can't really say... but people think i am a good friend and person so i guess Maybe

[TrueConfection]

That's great! It's always nice to hear the people you care about speak highly of you.

[CoolCatMar1]

I agree

[melanieeeB]

I would say so, I know that I was to most of my past friends a better friend to them than they to me lol

[TrueConfection]

Sometimes that one way street can get lonely! Stay true to being a good friend though.

[Sparkie460]

I'm always there for my friends whether they just need an ear to vent to or they need a helping hand. Some return the favor, others do not. I don't judge. Everyone has their own life and things slip through the cracks. I treat everyone the same.

[TrueConfection]

You're right! I feel like I keep letting things slip through the cracks. I hope my friends are as understanding as you.

[Sparkie460]

If they are your good friends and they know you well, they understand.

[Mtbgirl]

I would like to think I am. I can be a hard person to some and not easily a person that opens up and takes people in if that makes sense.

[TrueConfection]

Yes, I think that makes perfect sense. Once a friend has earned your trust, you're all in... Right?

[Mtbgirl]

Exactly. Thank you

[NavyblueTacos]

I would say yes, based solely on the fact that I always help my friends move lol

[TrueConfection]

Yep! 😂

[DrBanana]

I try my best to be when I can but I understand that some stuff are just like work friends or acquaintances and such.
Not every one will have the same investment in a relationship and that’s ok.

[TrueConfection]

You have an excellent point!

[exitseven]

If one of my friends ever needed me to do something I will do it.

[TrueConfection]

No doubt you would ❤

[exitseven]

😊😊😊😊

[Sparkie460]

@exitseven I need you to hide a dead body for me. Lol

[TrueConfection]

@Sparkie460 😂😂😂

[exitseven]

@Sparkie460 A friend will help you move, a good friend will help you move a body.

[Sparkie460]

@exitseven I guess you're a friend? Thanks for clarifying that. I took care of it already. Lmao 🤣

[Sparkie460]

@TrueConfection it was worth a shot right

[Dnice1]

I think so, I try to be there for others and be kind to them as well.

[TrueConfection]

Sounds like a good friend to me!

[Dnice1]

Thank you 😊

[Hispanic-Cool-Guy]

I won't do harm to them but don't count me in to be there neither. I'm not a friend type of person.

[TrueConfection]

Ok, at least you're honest and straight forward.

[handsomeboy99]

yes because sincerity is important

[TrueConfection]

Yes! 💯 !

[sirderpsalot123]

They are lucky to have me as a friend.

[TrueConfection]

I'll take you at your word!

[Cubus]

I don't really know. I have few friends

[TrueConfection]

Are you good to them?

[Cubus]

I try

[TrueConfection]

You seem like a great friend to me!

[Cubus]

Well, thank you

[BLP11520]

To my own detriment sometimes

[TrueConfection]

Oh no! You must have a giving heart, which is a wonderful thing.

[LavLavLuv]

I’ll try to be😂

[TrueConfection]

Me too... I'm trying harder to be a better friend.

[LavLavLuv]

🤩🥂🤩

[Fuentes]

Yes I am

[TrueConfection]

No doubt for sure! You're always kind here on gag.

[Fuentes]

@TrueConfection thank you, you know! Lol