How do you know who your real friends are?

[DishLady]

I know who my true friends are (1) when the chips are down and I'm struggling to keep things moving and (2) the very rare times I can't function properly and folks pitch in. Anyone else is either too wrapped up in themselves OR just never cared.

What about y'all? How do you know who your true friends are?

[HawkPerception]

For me, they're the ones who make an effort to maintain the relationship or reconnect after a rough patch.

They're the ones who support you when you're down and are there to celebrate your wins.

They're the ones who are consistent support pillars in your life and who you would trust entirely to give a eulogy at your funeral or speech at your wedding (even at the cost of a few initial roasts).

They're the ones who share their deepest insecurities and fears and darkest secrets. Trust isn't built by only showing your good side.

[spartan55]

I still remember when my mother passed 30 years the number of my friends who stopped by the house just to see how I was doing. I can't think of any that didn't. It was the best feeling in that time I could hope for.

[Masie]

I know just based on who I know I can depend on in the long term. Some have been with me since childhood, gone to school with me, and live close by in the summers even though we go to different universities and colleges now.

They are the ones that stay in touch and want to know how my life is going. Simple as that for me.

[OlderAndWiser]

Acquaintances show up for good times. Real friends show up for good times and bad times.

[exitseven]

A friend will help you move, a good friend will help you move a body

[worldscolide]

They consistently stay in your life. And always have your back.

[Spencer10]

Unfortunately you learn who your real friends are during rough times... they are there when the chips are down.

[Cidknee]

Some times I don't. Sometimes the true one isn't for a brief moment. But only when I need them for this thing. But on the most life affecting topics they are there and ready to help.