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How to Live Life Without Friends (How to Cope)

“Can a person be happy without friends? Is having no friends dangerous? I have zero friends, and sometimes I wonder whether there’s something wrong with me.”

There can be a lot of social stigma about not having friends, and you may even have seen articles about how bad loneliness is for your health.

Lots of us can find ourselves with no friends, whether it’s just for a short time (for example, after moving to a new city) or in the longer term (for example, if a condition such as autism makes it difficult for you to form close friendships).

Having no friends doesn’t have to mean that you feel lonely. [ 1 ] There’s nothing inherently dangerous or unhealthy about being alone. It’s when isolation causes loneliness that your social health can suffer. It’s perfectly possible to have a full and exciting life when you’re primarily alone.

Here’s a list of tips that show you how to be happy without friends.

1. Consider your acquaintances

“Is it OK to have no friends if I have acquaintances? Do I need friends as long as I have people I can talk to?”

People often mean different things by the word “friend.” For some, a friend is someone you can hang out in a bar with every few months. For others, you only become friends when they spontaneously remember your birthday (without a FB alert), and you can share your deepest secrets.

Where you put the threshold for considering someone a friend is up to you, but try not to discount the “we hang out in a bar and talk nonsense” group entirely. Spending time with acquaintances can still be rewarding and fun.

Try to value the time spent with acquaintances for what it is, rather than focusing on trying to turn them into close friends. This lets you relax and enjoy yourself, which makes you more fun to be around as well. Read more here on how many friends you need .

2. Value your coworkers

Your coworkers might never become close friends, but they can be an important source of social interaction.

One of the things some people miss when working from home is daily contact with coworkers. [ 2 ] A casual “How was your weekend?” might seem like a very superficial interaction, but it can be important. You may know that you’re only ever going to say “Fine thanks. You?” but you always have the choice . Knowing that you could say, “Actually, it was pretty lonely” can somehow make us feel better.

One way to get more out of our social encounters with our colleagues is to accept that there is value in them. When we tell ourselves, “They don’t really care. They’re just asking to be polite,” we’re actively reducing how much we enjoy the conversation. Instead, try saying to yourself, “They value keeping our relationship polite, friendly, and fun.”

3. Find other points of view

Although people tend to be friends with people who are similar to themselves, [ 3 ] one of the important things that friends offer us is a different point of view. If we’re left alone with our thoughts for too long, we can become entrenched in our own worldview and struggle to see things from someone else’s perspective. [ 4 ] Luckily, there are other ways to find those alternate worldviews.

Social media and websites such as Reddit let you talk to a huge range of people with different interests and perspectives. Try to read and understand other people’s viewpoints, rather than trying to convince them of yours.

Volunteering is another great way to get to know people from a wide variety of backgrounds. Working in a soup kitchen or animal shelter can help you to have conversations with people who have lived very different lives from yours and offer you the chance to see things from a totally different perspective.

4. Plan for the tough moments

Even if life without close friends is generally OK, it might still get you down from time to time. There are some situations where having a social circle is expected, and not having friends can feel awkward. It can even leave you feeling at risk or vulnerable. Planning for these moments is a key skill to master when learning how to live without friends.

Being asked for an emergency contact

If you don’t have a partner or family nearby, being asked for an emergency contact can be an awkward moment. Consider what problems would occur if you were suddenly hospitalized, and try to find someone who would be able to help. For example, if you have pets, you might want to ask a neighbor or your dog walker.

You don’t have to say that you have no friends. You could say, “I have a favor to ask, and it’s completely OK if you say no. I need to put down an emergency contact on this medical form, and my biggest concern is that no one will look after the animals if I get sick. Would it be OK if I put you down? I don’t expect anything to happen but, if it does, I’d just like to know that they’re fed and watered.”

You do also have the option of leaving the box blank or writing “N/A” if there really is no one who would need to know if something happened to you, but this might lead to awkward questions. A solicitor is usually happy to fulfill this role, especially if they are the executor of your will.

New Year’s Eve and other celebrations

Some people who are absolutely fine without friends through the rest of the year can still find it difficult to hit midnight on December 31st and not receive any Happy New Year messages. The same can be true of Christmas and any other cultural or religious celebrations that are important to you.

Think about what’s important to you about a particular event and try to find other ways to acknowledge, achieve or celebrate that.

You might also like this article if you usually have birthday depression .

Becoming a parent

Becoming a parent is a pretty stressful time. Especially if this is your first child, you may feel well outside of your comfort zone. Lots of couples report feeling more isolated during pregnancy, and this can happen even if you’re usually fine without friends.

There is a huge amount of support available for new and expectant parents. Ask your health visitor, OBGYN, or midwife for suggestions in your local area. Support groups can be especially helpful, as you can discuss your concerns with people who are experiencing the same difficulties you are and can help to normalize your worries.

When going on an online date

Most women are familiar with the advice that you should always tell someone where you are going and when you are expected home when you’re going on a date, especially if you met the person online. This advice is almost exclusively aimed at women, but it’s actually a good idea to consider this kind of “safety call” if you have any concerns about any social event, no matter your gender or the type of event.

Luckily, you can now find apps such as SoSecure , which can offer similar protections.

When you have an unexpected crisis

Make a list of people and places you can turn to if you need to talk about a problem or crisis, such as redundancy or illness. This might be an online listening or therapy service , a leader in your religious community, an online forum, or an in-person support group. Consider seeing a therapist if you often feel the need to talk about deep-seated personal issues but have no one there to listen .

5. Lean on your family

This isn’t an option for everyone, as not all families are supportive and helpful, but spending time with your family can give you a sense of warmth and belonging.

We often see friends and family as two separate groups. In fact, your family members can also be close friends. They can support you, offer alternative viewpoints and celebrate important milestones with you.

6. Focus on your hobbies

One of the benefits of not having friends is that you can spend a lot of free time focusing on your hobbies. Sometimes, this may lead to you making friends, but that doesn’t have to be your focus.

Sometimes the choice of hobbies can be overwhelming. Try making a list of 3 things that you’d like to try, then give them a go. Try them for a month. If you like them, great. You’ve just found a new hobby. If not, that’s fine too. Make another list and try 3 more activities. We have some ideas to get you going.

7. Understand your needs

One of the ways in which people with few or no friends can be happier than those with lots of friends is when you take the time to really understand yourself and your needs. When we’re with other people, it’s easy to focus on their thoughts, feelings, and needs. Spending time alone can let you reflect on who you really are and what’s important to you.

Regular journaling can help you to understand yourself better, as well as giving you a chance to express your feelings.

Allowing yourself to process your feelings can also be really helpful. It’s OK to cry or to be angry or any other emotion that you’re feeling. Try not to push uncomfortable emotions away. Instead, try telling yourself, “This feels awful now, and that’s OK. I know things can, and will, change.”

8. Consider keeping a pet

If you are looking for some company and affection, and your lifestyle supports it, pets can be a great way to keep feeling connected. However, don’t underestimate the effect they have on your lifestyle and the amount of work that can be involved in taking care of them.

Taking on an older animal, possibly from a shelter , can make it easier to be sure that your lifestyle is a good fit for the pet you’ve chosen. Most shelters will ask questions and get to know a little bit about your living situation to make sure that you are paired with the perfect companion for you.

Some people who don’t have friends don’t have the lifestyle to keep a pet. You might spend a lot of time traveling or frequently move from city to city with work. If this is you, consider a pet-sharing service . These pair busy pet owners with people who would like to walk a dog on a regular basis but don’t have time to care for one full-time. This can give you some of the highlights of owning a pet without the usual costs and hard work.

9. Use social media carefully

Social media can have both positive and negative effects on mental health , especially for people who don’t have close friends. When it works well, it can provide a way of keeping in touch and provide low-effort social contact. Unfortunately, it can also encourage you to make comparisons between your life and the pictures of everyone else having a great time.

Remember that most people only show their best side on social media. If social media is getting you down, try limiting how often you check it, or even disengaging from certain platforms altogether.

A good way to decide whether social media is helping or hurting you is to set aside 15 minutes for social media use. Before you start, write down how you’re feeling, and then do the same thing afterward. If you do this 4 or 5 times over a few weeks, you should get a good idea of how social media generally makes you feel. If it helps, great. If it doesn’t, remember that you’re allowed to ditch it.

10. Be careful about leaning on your partner

Having no friends can seem easier when you’re in a relationship because you have a partner to turn to. This can sometimes place a strain on the relationship, as we sometimes expect the other person to shoulder all of our emotional burdens.

Remember that your partner isn’t your therapist, any more than they’re your personal chef, housekeeper, or chauffeur. If you know that you need help to work through personal issues, share them with the person you love but consider seeking professional assistance as well.

11. Make plans

When you spend a lot of time alone, it’s easy to fall into lazy habits. Without someone else to push us into new experiences, we might just come home from work and settle down with our favorite TV show or computer game without thinking about it .

It’s the not thinking about it part that can be a problem. If you really want to play that game or watch that show, that’s great. Go for it. It’s when we do it out of habit that we can become frustrated with ourselves and feel like we’ve wasted our time. Making plans proves that we’re thinking about how to spend our time.

We’re also much more likely to fall into a rut if we don’t have a plan in advance. Asking yourself, “What should I do this evening?” is more likely to have an exciting answer if you have the day to think about it than if you ask at 7 pm when you’re tired after work.

12. Enjoy being selfish

From an early age, we’re taught not to be selfish. Taking other people’s feelings and needs into account is really important, but sometimes we’re so focused on “not being selfish” that we forget about our needs.

When you don’t have friends, you can really focus on the things that make you happy. You don’t need to compromise. If you want pizza, you don’t need to check whether everyone else would prefer Chinese food. You can just have pizza.

Many of us worry about what we should want, even when we’re alone. Try asking yourself, “What would make me most happy right now?” and then doing that thing.

13. Look after your environment

Living a fulfilling life without friends means doing things for you rather than because other people expect you to. It can feel easy to keep a clean and tidy house when you know that friends might drop by for a coffee at short notice. When you don’t have friends, you might be tempted to think, “It’s just me, so it doesn’t matter.”

Part of living without close friends is that you have to matter to yourself . Try to make yourself carry out normal, everyday tasks such as tidying up and vacuuming regularly. Create an environment that you actively want to live in, not just one that you’re willing to put up with.

14. Look after your health

Your physical health can have a huge impact on your mental and emotional wellbeing. Having friends can make it easier to make healthy choices (though not always!). Without friends, you may need to pay a little more attention to ensuring that you look after yourself physically.

When you live alone, without friends and family nearby, you might struggle to find the motivation to cook a healthy dinner. Cooking and eating are often seen as social activities, particularly in some Mediterranean or South American cultures, so cooking alone can feel isolating. Cooking for one can also be labor-intensive, so consider batch-cooking and freezing individual portions.

Exercise can also be difficult when you don’t have friends. Having a gym buddy can give you accountability and ensure that you don’t miss training sessions or workouts. Consider finding a personal trainer or joining an online community to help keep you accountable.

15. Consider finding a side hustle

If you find yourself with lots of free time in the evenings and weekends, consider taking a part-time job or side hustle. This can provide extra income, give you more social interaction and help you to build new skills.

One very social side-hustle can be working as a ‘rented friend.’ There are several different sites offering these kinds of services, and it can be a lot of fun.

16. Remember that you can change

Hopefully, you now know how to have fun in life without friends. That doesn’t mean that you have to. We have loads of ideas to help if you want to make more friends or change acquaintances into friends. If you’re wondering what to do when you have no friends but want to make some, these articles are a good start.

Learning to live without friends can put you at an advantage when you come to build a social circle. Because you’re comfortable in your own company, you’re less likely to be drawn in by toxic friends.

Common questions about living life without friends

Is it healthy to have no friends.

People with no friends are not necessarily unhealthy, but research has shown that for most of us, high-quality relationships can promote good mental and physical health. [ 5 , 6 ]

Can a person be happy without friends?

Yes, it’s possible to be happy in your own company. Some people prefer to be alone or to socialize only with acquaintances or with a partner. However, for most people, friendships are important for happiness and general wellbeing.

Is having no friends dangerous?

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Natalie Watkins writes about socializing for SocialSelf. She holds a B.A. in Experimental Psychology from the University of Oxford, an M.S.c. in Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience from the University of London, and is currently in her final year of an MSc in Integrative Counselling at the University of Northampton.

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All is great until you suffer an unexpected life-altering work injury while living alone off-grid deep in mountain terrain, and then your required 4×4 vehicle also unexpectedly breaks down. And the few people you do happen to know can’t even get to you. And you don’t have a family. Life is great, people still are not.

I am without friends or family at 50 due to a series of events beyond my control…my ex Husband had an affair with a close friend so I left him and our social circle. My new partner is kind and loving but his social circle was a mess of people taking drugs, drinking and cheating so we moved 250 miles for a new life 16 years ago. No one stayed in touch, soon after moving I became ill and disabled and unable to work or ride motorcycles anymore. I’ve tried making friends, joining choirs etc but I just get ignored by the existing little cliques. My disabilities seem to make me a talking point and then I become invisible when that’s done with. I am kind and friendly and approachable and neighbors and acquaintances often turned to me for advice and leaned heavily on me in a crisis but no one was ever there for me, I started to feel used and pulled away during last year or so…they only noticed when they wanted some advice or support off me. I literally have no one apart from my lovely Husband who works 60 hour weeks….I am very ill with a genetic disorder and will disappear from social media for weeks at a time but no one I know in the flesh even enquires if I’m OK, I do get messages from a friend in Bangladesh and one in the US that seem to genuinely care and are in similar circumstances. I now just throw myself into campaigning for animals and conservation…I have given up trying with people….had an absentee Dad who would mess me about, went 5 years without any contact from him as a teen, narcissistic cruel mother, so the family is the ultimate f word to me. Yes I’m lonely, I fear being left completely alone if I lose my Husband but I’m just so sick of being used or lied to, I can’t commit any more time to make new friends that will turn out to be yet more users and liars….

I can totally relate to what you are saying. It was like I was reading my life. God loves us both! Focus on Him..that is what I am going to do.

Very good article… Yes you can always rely on your parents and family and have a pet…

I feel lonely. But I am afraid of to have friends. My old friends give me bewilderment. I can’t accept and feel it. So, I lived away from them. Now I can live peacefully but I feel lonely.

Today, I discussed with my mom. My mom said that ‘ you can’t live wihout friends, if you have the emergency, it’s ok having friends who help you’.

I am only child and no sibling. And, I don’t want to talk to my mom everything. I try to keep a pet but I am also afraid of affection with the pet. And, I don’t want to find love yet.

I have only one friend but sometimes I don’t want to talk with her how I feel and face with problem.

To be honest, now I feel extremely lonely. Can someone give me suggestions? Hope for the best from South East Asia (Myanmar)!

Hi, I hope you’re OK, I know things are difficult in Myanmar right now! There is a group called CodA and it is all about learning to build healthy relationships. There are online groups from Hong Kong that meet in SE Asia times. If you have Whatsapp, you can use this link to join their groups and find out how to join the meetings. https://chat.whatsapp.com/A5sv1mzXV3yGN0VjunKOLU

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I Have No Friends: Here's What to Do

Arlin Cuncic, MA, is the author of "Therapy in Focus: What to Expect from CBT for Social Anxiety Disorder" and "7 Weeks to Reduce Anxiety." She has a Master's degree in psychology.

Rachel Goldman, PhD FTOS, is a licensed psychologist, clinical assistant professor, speaker, wellness expert specializing in eating behaviors, stress management, and health behavior change.

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• Reasons You Might Have No Friends
• Benefits of Friendship

Where to Meet New People

• Maintaining Friendships

You might have noticed that, as a kid, you found it easy to make friends. But, as you've reached adulthood, your friends list may have dwindled a bit (or a lot). So, not only might you have fewer friends, but maybe you even have difficulty making new friends at this stage in your life. You might even find yourself feeling like you have no friends at all.

This is a familiar feeling among adults. What happened? Why can't adults seem to find people with whom they connect?

People want to be liked, and people want (and need) friends. Plus, it feels good to like other people. But sometimes, life gets in the way, and many find themselves unable to make any new friends or keep the friendships that are already there.

So, if you feel like you have no friends, what can you do? This article describes why you might not have many friends right now, the benefits of having a social life, ways to make new friends , and how to keep them once you've established a friendship.

Reasons Why You Might Not Have Friends

There are myriad reasons why you might not have many (or any) friends . Of course, these reasons are unique to each individual.

Is it normal to have no friends?

Reports suggest that many adults report having few friends or none at all. Among millennial-aged adults, 27% report that they have no close friends. Societal trends appear to be playing a part, but there are individual factors that may also contribute to the lack of friendships.

If you're wondering why you have no close friends (or no friends at all), there are a number of explanations that might apply to your situation. Let's take a look at some of the common reasons why you might not have any friends:

• You're shy . For some, it isn't easy to start conversations with people they don't know. So you avoid social situations and stay in rather than go out to meet new people.
• You have social anxiety . Social anxiety is the feeling of intense fear in social situations. It can be paralyzing and prevent you from doing things that might make you happy, like making friends or meeting new people.
• You move around a lot. It can be challenging to make and keep friends if you move a lot. When you start to feel comfortable with a new friend group, you might find yourself needing to start all over again.
• You're a loner. Maybe you just prefer being alone . Some people (especially introverts ) feel they should have more friends but, in reality, feel comfortable spending time alone.
• Your interests don't match up with your coworkers or neighbors. Maybe you prefer tea and visiting coffee shops over beer and watching football games.
• You don't know where to look. You might not have many opportunities to meet people in person because of your job or lifestyle and don't know where else to look.
• You're trying too hard. You may be putting too much pressure on yourself to make friends, and it backfires because people see you as needy or feel that you share personal information about yourself too soon.
• You're not prioritizing friendships. You might have some friends or acquaintances, but you don't really keep in touch, and they eventually stop contacting you as well.
• Your friendships are only surface-level. You know a lot of people, but you don't let anyone get close to you.
• Your life is already 'full' enough. Maybe you're busy with a demanding job, family commitments, school, or other responsibilities.

People who don't have friends might be referred to as shy, reticent, unsociable, or loners. In reality, there might be many reasons why people lack friends. Some may want more friends, while others are satisfied with few social connections.

The Benefits of Having a Good Social Life

Friends can be a source of emotional support when needed. A good friend is there for the good times, but they're with you through difficult situations or challenging life events. Below are some other benefits of having friends.

• Increased happiness . Studies have shown that being extroverted , and consequently having more friendships and social support, can lead to increased happiness. Happiness comes from having a healthy social life. This means having enough friends that provide you with quality interactions.
• Personal development. Friendships help you develop as a person. People who have more close or intimate friendships tend to be better adjusted socially than those without any friends at all. Friendship provides the chance to develop social skills.
• Reduced distress. Social isolation can increase feelings of psychological distress , particularly among older adults. In contrast, having friends can help reduce psychological distress. This might be particularly important when going through stressful phases of life.
• Reduced risk for illness. Having friendships is associated with better health outcomes.

What to Do If You Have No Friends

There are many you can seek out and cultivate new friendships. Below is a list of tips you can use to help make friends.

• Don't be afraid to meet new people. Make an effort to introduce yourself in situations where you have the opportunity for interaction with others, such as at the grocery store, at the library, or even online. A simple way to meet new people is by joining a club that interests you, such as board games, sewing, cooking, etc.
• Don't be afraid of rejection . You may not connect with every person you talk to. That's OK! Some friendships are meant to last and develop into lifelong companions, while others are temporary.
• Find people who have similar interests. Think about what you like to do and who you want to do it with. For example, do you enjoy reading books? Find a friend that loves to read as well.
• Turn acquaintances into friends. You can turn acquaintances into friends by simply talking to them from time to time, finding out more about their interests, and sharing your thoughts with them.
• Volunteer your time. Volunteering is an excellent way to meet new people that are passionate about the same things you are! You'll find out what they're interested in, ask them questions, and learn more about their lifestyle.
• Work on your shyness or social anxiety. If you live with shyness or social anxiety, there are ways to overcome these issues. You'll find out new things about yourself and even meet people who have the same struggles as you.
• Be open-minded . Some people you meet might be different from you, but that doesn't mean they're not exciting people. Learn more about what makes them who they are rather than judging them.
• Be open with people about who you are. If someone asks you a question about yourself, answer truthfully. If you don't want to talk about something, say so. Don't act like someone else to impress people. You'll end up with people who like you for the wrong reasons.
• Be friendly. Smiling and saying "hello" when you see a new person is a good way of making friends. If you are in college and your school has an orientation, go to it! That's where people will be more open about meeting others.
• Give compliments . This can be something as simple as commenting on a new outfit or complimenting someone's new hairstyle.
• Ask for their contact information. This can be done after a class, at the end of an online chat session, etc. Sometimes it may feel too soon, but don't wait forever to ask, or it may never happen.
• Don't come on too strong if you want to make new friends. You might find yourself smothering someone, getting too attached, or even pushing them away with your overbearing neediness.
• Be open and honest. If you think someone is cool, tell them! Show an interest in who they are and what they like. People love talking about themselves.
• Try your luck with the "silent" or introverted types. Although introverts might not be social butterflies , that doesn't mean they don't want to make friends. Likewise, just because someone is quiet and keeps to themselves doesn't necessarily mean they are unfriendly. So, strike up a conversation anyway.

Of course, you don't need to use all of these suggestions, so try using the tips that feel most authentic to you and see where it takes you!

If you are unsure where to meet new people, then here are some ideas:

• Attend a club or organization meeting. Sometimes they will have an open house for potential members. Try attending the meetings and see if there is anything that interests you.
• Take a class. This is another good way to meet new people. You can ask someone for help or just strike up a conversation with them.
• Meet people at work . Some of your coworkers might also be seeking friendships, and you already have some common ground. See if any would be willing to meet up outside of work.
• Join a social media group. If you're not the type of person who likes joining clubs or meeting people in person, there are always Facebook groups. Social media is a good way to get in touch with new people and make lasting connections. If you are too shy to talk to people in person, then finding them online first is an excellent way to start.
• Get out more . While social media is a good way to connect with new people, getting outside and exploring new places (maybe going to a museum, restaurant, or local park) will automatically introduce you to a vast pool of people.

How to Keep the Friendships You Make

After you've made new friends, you're most likely wondering how you can keep these friendships. Here are some ways to keep your friendships strong:

• Schedule time for your friends. Meeting up with people every once in a while is helpful, but keeping the friendship alive will require you to meet more consistently. This doesn't mean that you have to spend 24 hours of every day together; simply plan meetings throughout the month and stick to them.
• Be a better friend. If you want to make friends, you must be a good friend to them too. That means not canceling plans, showing up on time, listening when they talk , and so forth.
• Stay in touch. Living somewhere else doesn't have to mean never seeing your old friends again. You could try messaging them on social media to see how they're doing.

A Word From Verywell

You don't need to be a social butterfly ; sometimes, you may just need one or two good friends. One of the most important things we can do for our mental health is accepting ourselves and finding ways to feel more connected with others. Whatever route feels right for you, make sure you're prioritizing some form of connection with other people.

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By Arlin Cuncic, MA Arlin Cuncic, MA, is the author of "Therapy in Focus: What to Expect from CBT for Social Anxiety Disorder" and "7 Weeks to Reduce Anxiety." She has a Master's degree in psychology.

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Whatever the particular reason may be for you feeling lonely, know that there are healthy ways to cope when you feel like you don't have any family or friends. Better understanding the reasons as to why you are feeling lonely can be immensely helpful as you work through this process.

No Family No Friends

Linking back to the primal brain, social connectedness is an aspect of the human drive for survival, with social rejection being innately discouraged as the brain experiences pain equivalent to a physical injury when these incidents occur. With the tendency to move away from this type of pain, socialization is further encouraged on an automatic level, making it an important aspect of the basic human needs, along with food, shelter, and warmth. The absence of feeling connected can lead to stress, mental health issues, and physical health issues. If you are feeling lonely, there are proactive steps you can take.

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Processing Negative Core Beliefs

If you are feeling lonely, you may experience some negative beliefs about yourself which may leave you feeling even more disconnected and subsequently isolating yourself more as this pervasive cycle continues. Perseverating over having no friends or family members to connect with can bring up thoughts of feeling not good enough, being unlovable, and feeling rejected. To identify your negative belief(s) regarding feeling alone or lonely:

• Begin with a neutral statement about your social situation (for example, "I don't have any friends or family members").
• Next, ask yourself what this means about you (for example, "I'm alone").
• Continue to ask yourself what your previous statement means about you (for example, "Being alone means that no one wants to connect with me").
• When you finally get down to one statement and feel as if there is nothing beneath it, this is your core negative belief (for example, "I'm unlovable").

Identifying negative core beliefs can be draining work, so take your time and be patient with yourself. Negative core beliefs often arise out of childhood or early memories and can be very difficult to challenge as they operate on a largely unconscious level.

Reframe Your Negative Core Beliefs

Work on reframing your negative core belief regarding loneliness. Doing so can help you understand the why behind your social disconnection in some circumstances. For example: Instead of, "I have no family or friends", the healthier statement could be, "I'm beginning to examine my difficulties with socializing and am working towards building healthy relationships." Whenever the negative thoughts about loneliness start to take over, remind yourself of your healthier statement until it becomes a more habitual thought.

Practicing Self-Care

On an unconscious level, people tend to attract others with similar levels of mental wellbeing. Practicing healthy self-care is not only good for your own health and wellness, but it may also draw other emotionally healthy individuals to you versus others who may end up being unreliable and/or hurtful as friends or partners. Take some time to get to know your own self-care needs until you come up with a solid routine.

Explore Your Socializing Needs

Everyone will have their own unique socialization needs. This means that what may feel like solid connection to one person may not be fulfilling for another. While some people feel connected texting, chatting in online forums, or writing blog posts, others may need in-person interaction to feel connected. To better understand your socializing needs, ask yourself:

• Do you feel connected after chatting with someone via social media?
• Do you prefer phone calls or texting?
• How long does a fulfilling conversation last, at minimum?
• Do you feel connected to others after posting your work or thoughts online?
• Do you feel connected after posting something anonymously?
• How do you typically feel after an in-person conversation?

Setting Personal Socialization Goals

Once you've figured out your social needs, set a few attainable goals for yourself and once completed, continue to build upon them. Some goals may be:

• Joining an online forum of interest
• Posting in an online forum once a week
• Re-connecting with a former friend who you lost touch with
• Joining an online or in person group or club
• Participating in an academic or creative class
• Joining a book club
• Connecting with one new person a week

Understanding Your Roadblocks

While there may be reasons outside of your control that can influence your social life, you may also have some personal difficulties that feel challenging to overcome. Some may include:

• Mental health diagnosis or symptoms- can make connecting with others feel incredibly difficult and at times impossible depending on the specific diagnosis and symptoms
• Introverted nature- you may find that too much socialization feels exhausting but are having a hard time finding others who really get you
• Unhealthy family system - you may have experienced unhealthy attachment patterns growing up and struggle to connect with trustworthy individuals who you can rely on
• Loss of friends and family- your friends and family members may have passed away, leaving you feeling as if you're starting from scratch when it comes to meeting new people

Seeking Help

If you are estranged , disconnected, and/or have friends and family members who have passed away, it can lead to some very painful feelings. If you have identified your own roadblocks but are having a hard time working through difficult feelings or meeting emotionally healthy individuals, you may consider finding a therapist who can assist you in processing what you're experiencing. If you are having thoughts of self harm, or thoughts of harming others, reach out for help right away. Getting yourself to an emotionally healthy place is the first step in making healthy connections with others.

How to Be Happy When You Have No Family or Friends

Happiness is an emotion that is unique to each individual. It may take time for you to figure out what makes you happy in terms of your social life. To begin the process of exploring what makes you happy:

• Take time to grieve the loss of your relationships or the relationships you wish you had. Processing your feelings can help you move forward while taking the time to acknowledge your emotional process.
• Understand how often and in what way you'd like to connect with others to feel socially satisfied. Understanding your needs is a great start in cultivating relationships.
• Explore activities and opportunities that you feel drawn to.
• Take time to get to know yourself and what your needs are.

Is It Normal to Have No Friends?

About 30% of Millennials report feeling always or almost always lonely , while Generation X comes in at 20% and Baby Boomers at 15%. While the majority of human beings crave social connectedness, there are some that don't find it fulfilling for one reason or another. Everyone is different and will have their own unique social needs when it comes to friendships. While there is no "normal", it's important that you explore what feels best for you when it comes to relationships.

What Happens When You Have No Family?

Whether you have lost your family as a child or adult, there are ways to cope with not having any remaining family members. This may mean that they passed away or you're estranged from them. Whatever your unique reason or experience is, not having a family can feel incredibly difficult, isolating, and painful for some individuals. If you don't have a family, know that you can create your own by surrounding yourself with healthy and supportive individuals who care about you. Give yourself permission to define what family means to you.

Loneliness Versus Being Alone

Loneliness is wanting to connect but being unable to for some reason. Being alone means that for reasons outside of your control, you are without the connection to others. Being alone can also mean that you do have some connection to others but internally feel alone, even in the presence of others. If you are lonely, you may want to take a more proactive approach when it comes to connecting with others, while those who feel alone may want to do some internal reflection and processing.

What to Do When You Have No Family or Friends

Feeling lonely can come with unique challenges depending on the circumstances. Better understanding why you are feeling lonely can help you work towards processing your given situation.

The Importance of Friendship

Friendships are a crucial part of living a fulfilling life..

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• Friendship makes life more enjoyable and enriches one's everyday experiences.
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• The first criteria one should look for in a partner is someone who is ultimately a good friend to them.

As we move through life, we find that there are many things out of our control. We can’t choose our parents, our genetics , or control the things that happen in the world around us. One thing that we can control is who our friends are, and this decision can either make our lives so much richer and beautiful, or more stressful and disappointing. Today we’ll focus on how to choose friends who enrich our lives and make them more beautiful.

Why friends are so important

Having solid friendships is important for two main reasons. First, they make life more enjoyable. We get to share the beautiful aspects of life with people who we love, which can enrich our everyday experiences. Second, our friends help us through the difficult times. Having friends to support us through hard times can make unimaginably difficult situations seem more tolerable.

The most beautiful part about pouring our time and energy into friendships is that not only do friends help enrich our lives, but we enrich theirs too! Friendships get us through the tough times in life, make things more fun and enjoyable, and all-around make our lives better. I urge you to take stock of your friendships and ask yourself if your current friends people build you up and support you, or is the friendship more one-sided?

As we explore friendships today, these are also inclusive of our partners. I believe that the foundation for any healthy relationship is friendship. So it’s important to group our romantic partners into this conversation too.

So, where do we find friends? This might sound silly, but finding friends can be challenging! When I first moved to California for my Ph.D., I didn’t have any friends out here. There were quite a few people in my program that I enjoyed spending time with. But, towards the end of school, they became very busy and were no longer able to dedicate time to hang out anymore. Thankfully, through the help of a very good therapist, I learned that it was important to enjoy life instead of striving for excellence all of the time. As a result, I learned how important it was to carve out time in my life for friends.

Unfortunately, the people I had dedicated time to thus far were achievement-oriented and were pouring their time into work and not our friendships. This forced me to seek out other ways to form connections with people. I ended up finding a local hiking group with the hopes of meeting people with similar interests. During one of these hikes, I met Jim, one of my best friends to this day.

We became instant friends. We have continued to support each other over the years, and even more importantly, we always make time for one another. We both view the friendship as one that makes each other’s lives better, therefore it’s always worth the time and energy. The backbone of any successful friendship is one where both sides put in equal effort and support.

Both Jim and I were forced to put in more effort when he moved across the country to the East Coast. Because we already had such a strong foundation, this didn’t impact our friendship. We talk all of the time and see each other several times a year. We make the relationship a priority no matter what coast each other is on. Like anything in life that is valuable to us, we must work at it and put time and effort into it.

When it's time to move on from a friendship

The second part of the friendship discussion can be a difficult one — reassessing your current friendships and potentially moving on from friends who don’t add value to your life.

Two of my best friends from high school went down different paths from me. We still keep in contact, but I don’t spend too much time with them anymore. The supporting, loving part of our relationship wasn’t there anymore, so it was no longer worth putting energy into maintaining a friendship that had changed so much.

This may be a story you can relate to. What I hope you take away from this post is this — friendships take energy, time, and commitment. And if you’re putting your time and energy into someone who isn’t enriching your life and giving you the support you need, it may be time to reevaluate that friendship.

If you find yourself in the market for friends (who isn’t?) I recommend you find groups or activities that you genuinely enjoy. This way you’ll have the opportunity to connect with people who have similar interests. And once you’re there, take a risk! Talk to people, exchange contact information, and follow up with them. It may feel scary at first, but the reward outweighs the momentary uncomfortable feeling you may have.

Friendship and dating

In many ways, the most important friendship in our lives is the one we have with our romantic partners. The first criteria we should look for in this partner is someone who is ultimately a good friend to us, meaning that they are kind, positive, loving, and supportive. If we’re dating someone and they’re a jerk, it’s probably safe to assume that they’re not a good friend. To avoid this, I recommend seeking out someone who is a good friend first, i.e. before the romance and sexual stuff gets in the way.

When there are bumps in a friendship or a romantic relationship , it’s important to work through those tough times. The tricky part is that it will take two people to fix that issue. We can only control our actions and hold ourselves accountable, but we cannot control our friend or our partner's reaction. In addition to our own actions, we have control over the friends or partners that we choose in the first place. If we prioritize choosing good people who we can trust will work through issues with us, then we can work through anything.

Friendships are a crucial part of living a fulfilling life. It’s so important that we surround ourselves with people who we have fun with, who support us, and people who make us better. You may already have beautiful friendships in your life, but if you’re still in the market for friends, it’s never too late to cultivate new relationships that will make your life even more magnificent.

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Essays About Best Friends: 5 Essay Examples and 7 Prompts

If you’re writing an essay and want to put your best friend in the spotlight, check out these essay examples on essays about best friends. 

Best friends are those with whom we have formed a deep and unique bond. What makes them remarkably special is that we chose them unlike with family. For this, some even consider their best friends to be extensions of themselves. 

We all trust our best friends wholeheartedly; that’s why they are the best people to confide in. And many of the lasting memories in our lives are those that we create with them. These memories could be filled with waves of boisterous laughter or even the most piercing pain when your friendship is tested.

Read on and find essay examples and prompts that could motivate you to write about best friends.

5 Essay Examples

1. how friendships change in adulthood by julie beck, 2. diamonds are not this girl’s best friend by courtney carver, 3. how to tell your best friend you’re in love with them – by those who have taken the plunge by sirin kale, 4. my best friend died: a real-life guide to coping by gabrielle applebury, 5. is it normal to not have a best friend by viktor sander, 7 helpful writing prompts on essays about best friends, 1. describe your best friend, 2. hanging out with your best friend , 3. long distance friendship, 4. cutting off toxic best friends, 5. falling in love with your best friend, 6. famous literary friendships, 7. a dog is a man’s best friend.

“Hanging out with a set of lifelong best friends can be annoying, because the years of inside jokes and references often make their communication unintelligible to outsiders. But this sort of shared language is part of what makes friendships last.”

The above essay delves into the evolution of friendship throughout the different stages of our lives, from childhood and teen years to family life and retirement. While we have all deferred a meetup with friends several times to attend to family and work, many people still treat their friendship as stable and continuous, even in long lapses in communication. 

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“My best friend is a magical, rooftop sunrise. My best friend is the ocean. My best friend is a hike in the mountains. My best friend is a peaceful afternoon. My best friend is a really good book. My best friend is laughter. My best friend is seeing the world. My best friend is time with people I love.”

This essay takes on a broader definition of a “best friend,” deriving from Marilyn Monroe’s famous quote: “Diamond are a girl’s best friend.” From having excessive material wants for every occasion, the author realizes that the greatest “friends” in life are not material things but the simple joys that nature and love can bring.

“It was supposed to go the way things do in the movies. Nora would tell her best friend that she loved him, he would feel the same way and then they would kiss – preferably in the rain. So when the 30-year-old arts manager declared her love for her best friend when they were still teenagers, she expected a happy ending.”

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The essay by Srirn Kale treats its readers to compelling stories of best friends ending up in marriage and those parting ways because of unrequited love. But, before taking the bold step of declaring your love for your best friend, a relationship guru advises lovers first to read the signs that signal any reciprocity of these deep feelings. 

“Losing a best friend may be one of the most difficult and heartbreaking experiences you have in your lifetime. If you aren’t sure how to process that your best friend died, know that there are many healthy options when it comes to coping with this type of loss.”

Coping with losing a best friend could lead to depression or even suicidal thoughts, especially if your best friend means the world to you. Some coping tips include journaling your grieving process to understand your emotions and confusion better and doing things that can relive your best friend’s memories. 

“If you are happy with the friends you currently have, there’s no need to try making a best friend for the sake of it. You might have friends but no best friend; that’s perfectly OK. It’s not necessary to have a BFF.” 

Not everyone has a best friend. Some would find this fact hard to believe, but a YouGov survey has shown that 1 in 5 of the US population claims to have no close friends. The essay, therefore, explores the reasons for this friendlessness and gives tips on building a bond with potential best friends, starting with your existing circle of acquaintances.

Check out our top writing prompts to help you celebrate and write about best friends.

Begin this essay by describing what your best friend looks like and what traits you like most about them. Then, given these qualities, would you consider your best friend a role model? Your essay can also answer how similar you and your best friend are and what things you both agree on. But if you have more differences than similarities, write how you deal with them or put them aside.

In this essay, describe your favorite ways to hang out with your best friend. What do you like doing together? Describe what a day spent with your best friend looks like and which part you like most about your dates. If your conversations draw your mutual admiration for each other, then talk about what topics make you talk for hours on end and their perspectives on things that you find fascinating.

Do different time zones make friends grow apart? Or does distance make the heart grow fonder? First, interview two to three people whose best friends moved to a different country or city. Next, learn how frequently they communicate with each other. Finally, compile these stories and make a smooth transition to each one such that the structure highlights the challenges of long-distance friendships and how each set of friends gets by. 

Discarding best friends is a hard decision. But it is also brave if you feel they are dragging you down. For this prompt, you can pose a list of questions readers can ask themselves to grasp the situation better. For example, is your friend doing you more harm than good? Have you set boundaries that they find hard to respect? Then, explain how reflecting on each question can help one determine when it is time to cut some ties loose.

Falling in love with your best friend can only end in two scenarios: a happy ever after or an end of a beautiful relationship. Expanding on our essay prompt above, list down more tips to know when it is best to confront your best friend about your feelings or work hard to quash your emotions for the continuity of the relationship.

Pick out best friends from novels that formed friendships that touched you the most. They could be Harry, Ron, Hermoine of Harry Potter, Frodo, Sam of the Lord Of The Rings, or even Sherlock and Watson From The Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes. First, describe what it is in their friendship that you find most riveting. Then, narrate events that served as the biggest tests to their friendships and how they conquered these challenges. 

What about dogs that some people find more lovable than others? Answer this in your essay by outlining the traits that make a dog the ideal best friend. For one, their loyalty makes us confident that they will not betray us. If you have a dog, write about the qualities that make your dog a reliable and fun companion. Then, narrate events when your dog proved to be your best friend. 

If you’re still stuck, check out our general resource of essay writing topics . 

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Paragraph on Life Without Friends

Students are often asked to write a paragraph on Life Without Friends in their schools. And if you’re also looking for the same, we have created 100-word, 200-word, and 250-word paragraphs on the topic.

Let’s take a look…

Paragraph on Life Without Friends in 100 Words

Life without friends is like a sky without stars. Friends are like special treasures. They play with us, share toys, and tell funny jokes that make us laugh. Without friends, we might feel alone and sad. Friends help us when we fall down or when we need someone to talk to. They cheer us up when we are upset and are there to enjoy the good times too. It’s like having a piece of yummy cake, but it’s no fun to eat it all by yourself. Friends make everything better, just like sprinkles on ice cream. They make life happy and full of fun.

Paragraph on Life Without Friends in 200 Words

Imagine a day where you have no one to share your secrets with, no one to laugh with, and no one to play games with. That’s what life without friends would feel like. It would be very lonely because friends are like the sunshine on a cloudy day; they make everything brighter and better. With friends, we can talk about our favorite cartoons, share snacks during lunchtime, and help each other with homework. Without friends, the playground would be silent, with no one to race to the swings or play tag with. We wouldn’t have someone to cheer us up when we fall down or to clap for us when we score a goal. Birthdays would be less fun too, as friends are the ones who sing the loudest and make wishes more special. Friends are like stars; we might not see them all the time, but we know they are always there. They are the ones we dream big dreams with and make up fun games. Without friends, we would miss out on all the laughter, the adventures, and the memories that we make together. So, having friends is super important because they fill our lives with joy and color.

Paragraph on Life Without Friends in 250 Words

Imagine living in a world where you have no friends. It’s like being in a silent room even when the outside is full of noise and chatter. Friends are like the colors in a painting—they make our lives bright and interesting. Without friends, life can feel very lonely, like you’re walking down a long road with no one to share your stories or listen to your jokes. Every time you see something funny or exciting, there’s no one to laugh with or talk to about it. Eating lunch at school might mean sitting at an empty table, and recess could be spent wandering by yourself. When school gets tough or you have a bad day, there’s no shoulder to lean on or someone to encourage you, telling you that everything will be okay. Friends help us solve problems, like figuring out a difficult math question or deciding which game to play. They also share their snacks, secrets, and sometimes even their favorite books or games. Birthdays might just be a regular day without friends to celebrate with you, no balloons, no games, and no singing. Friends teach us about sharing, caring, and being a good person—without them, we might miss learning these important things. So, having friends is really important. They fill our lives with joy, teach us how to be kind, and help us understand the world better. Life without friends would be like a sky without stars—very dark and not as beautiful.

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How to Deal With Having No Friends in College

So, you are almost ready to head off to college? It is an exciting time in any student’s life – you get to leave high school behind and embark on a new adventure. However, it can also be a daunting prospect for many people.

While in high school, you have had several years to build up your group of friends and now it is likely that you are all headed off to different colleges – maybe even hundreds of miles apart.

What are you going to do if you end up making no friends in college as a freshman?

Believe it or not, this is something that even the most confident of people worry about! That’s why we have put together a few tips for how to deal with “I have no friends in college” situation.

Start with the Classroom

The most obvious place to start if you need to find new friends is in your classroom. Talk to your classmates – after all, you are doing the same course, so you must have at least one shared interest? A great way to make friends with classmates is to form a study group.

This is a win-win situation since you are going to have support when exams and assignments roll around plus you get the chance to get to know people better and perhaps form some deeper friendships. Assignments and exam prep are sure to give you something to bond over and if that isn’t the basis for a lasting friendship we don’t know what is! If you still haven’t chosen classes you are going to attend, consider the most fun classes.

How Do You End Up with No Friends in College?

As we have already noted, most people starting college will be coming to campus without their high school friends (you will miss them so much, won’t you?) However, there can be other reasons why college students find themselves without friends on campus.

• Perhaps you have transferred from another school mid-semester?
• Did you change your major and now have a totally different schedule to your former course mates?

It could even be that you just want to break away from your current social group due to differing goals or opinion. Whatever the reason for your limited social circle, there are plenty of ways to make new friends.

Join a Club or Society

If you have no friends in college as a sophomore, then it is time to put yourself out there and start meeting new people. One of the great things about college is that you will find a wide variety of extra-curricular clubs and societies. Think about what sort of activities you enjoy or subjects you would like to learn more about and see if there is a suitable club you can join.

This is going to give you direct access to people who share similar interests giving you a great foundation on which to build a friendship. It might take a few weeks to start fitting in to an existing group, but before long you will be inviting other members for coffee or other social activities.

Get to Know Others in Your Dorm

If you find yourself with no friends in college and you are staying on campus, then your dorms are a great place to start. Aside from your room-mate, make an effort to talk to others on your hall or even on other floors. It is common for dorms to hold social events in the common area from time to time, so make an effort to attend. Even if there are no scheduled events in your dorm you should make a point of spending time in the lounge, so you can meet others living in the building. Maybe you could even think about throwing a dorm party on your own?

Look for Friends in Library or Cafeteria

It is also important NOT to spend all of your time in the dorms. Make an effort to go out around campus. Study in the library instead of in your room. Eat your lunch outside on a nice day and strike up a conversation with others who are doing the same. You won’t make new friends if you don’t make the effort to get out and meet people. You can’t do that hiding away in your dorm!

Don’t Be Afraid to Look Off Campus

If you have no friends in college, don’t be afraid to try looking off campus. Check out local coffee shops, cafes and restaurants off campus and you might meet some cool people. You could also try volunteering somewhere or going to concerts and events off campus. You might be surprised how many people from college hang out in these places too – plus its good to get away from school from time to time!

Always Remember You Are Not Alone

It can feel like you are the only person on campus who has no friends in college, but the truth is that you are not alone. Even although it seems like everyone else is having a blast surrounded by great friends, you are certainly not the only one struggling with socializing. Never forget that it is perfectly natural to feel out of place in a new environment.

Remember that:

Others are in the same boat and are nervous about finding new friends at college too.

Try not to make such a big deal out of finding new friends. Just take the time to go out and have fun, meet new people and you will naturally start to build relationships with people. Don’t be scared to talk to people. Strike up a conversation and suggest hanging out together. Others feel as much nervous about finding new friends at college as you. All it takes is for one of you to make the first move.

If you need even more help with “not making friends in college,” you should also read our post on how not to be an outcast in college. In conclusion, there is no need to be too concerned about ending up being that one person with no friends in college. It is likely that you are going to find a much more diverse group of people on campus than you encountered at high school which is going to make it easier to find people you have something in common with. Take some time out to socialize and you will soon find some like-minded people to hang with.

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A friendship essay is precisely what it sounds like: a paper that students write to describe their relationships with their mates.  It is among the many assignments that students are given in their college institutions.  Writing essays about friendship is a great way to analyze what the connection means to you and reflect on some of your encounters. It can also be used as a tool to improve your closeness and affection. This blog post offers tips you may consider while writing your paper and its outline. It features friendship essay examples that help generate ideas that form the primary focus of your paper.  If you are not ready to waste your time on essay writing, StudyCrumb is here to offer affordable prices and professional writers.

What Is a Friendship Essay?

The definition of friendship essay is quite clear and straightforward. A paper about friends can be described as a write-up on a relationship between two or more people. This interpretation makes it easier to obtain the meaning of friendship essay.  Writing such thematic essay will help you communicate your feelings as well as your thoughts. It allows you to recollect your memories about different encounters you have had in life. It will also help you evaluate qualities of your connection.  While writing, you may have a sequence of events starting from your meet-up, activities you have done together, and how you have sustained the connection. Preparing an essay about friendship can evoke memories from your past that may have been long forgotten.

Purpose of an Essay on Friendship

This kind of essay aims to help you explore its nature and form, its pros and cons, and its role in your life. The importance of friendship essay is that it acts as a reflective tool. It helps you realize the significance of creating and maintaining good relationships with friends. It also explains how these connections contribute to your overall wellness. In addition, an article about friendship may teach you to understand that true friendship is priceless and should stand the test of time.

Ideas to Write a Friendship Essay on

Writing essays about friendship is a more manageable task than drafting a paper about a topic that may require more detailed research. Any excellent essay about true friendship starts with an idea that you can examine.  Below are some unique ideas you can explore:

• What is friendship?
• What does friendship mean to me?
• The value of friendship you cherish in your life.
• Cross-cultural friendships.
• The role of friendship in mental health maintenance.

As you reflect on your relationship with your friend, see if you can write a paper incorporating these themes. Remember to choose an idea that interests you and is relevant to your personal experiences or research. Be sure to support your arguments with evidence and examples from real-life situations, literature, or academic research. Look through our definition essay topics or persuasive essay ideas to find a theme that suits your task best.

Friendship Essay Outline

An essay outline about friendship is a summary of what your write-up will contain but in a less detailed format. You use it to organize and structure your content logically and effectively. It presents the main topics and subtopics hierarchically, allowing writers to see the connection between different parts of the material. The importance of an outline lies in its ability to help writers plan, organize, as well as clarify their ideas. This makes the writing of an essay about friends more efficient, and the final product is more coherent and effective. Here is an example of an outline for a friendship essay.

• Briefly introduce the topic of friendship
• Provide a thesis statement that summarizes the main points of the essay
• Topic sentence
• Your main argument
• Real-life examples that support your key idea
• Supporting evidence
• 3rd Body Paragraph
• Examples or recommendations
• Summarize the main points
• Provide some food for thought

Note that this is a general outline. The exact structure and content of your essay will depend on the specific requirements of your assignment and your personal interests.

Structure of a Friendship Essay

The structure of an essay on friendship typically includes the following three parts.

• Introduction An introduction should grab the reader's attention and provide background information. It should also include a clear thesis statement that sets a path and direction of the friendship essays.
• Body The essay's body is where you will provide evidence and details to underpin your thesis statement. It should consist of several paragraphs supporting and developing a statement of purpose. Each paragraph should focus on a specific aspect of your friendliness, such as its importance, benefits, or challenges.
• Conclusion Briefly summarize the essay's main points and reinforce your principal argument. The conclusion should leave a lasting impression on readers and emphasize your topic's significance. Overall, the structure should be clear and well-organized, allowing the audience to follow your argument and understand the topic's significance.

Friendship Essay Introduction

A good introduction about friendship essay should grab the reader's attention and encourage them to continue reading. This can be achieved through a " hook ," a quote, an interesting fact, or a thought-provoking question. Background information can then be provided to give context to the discussed topic.  The introduction to an essay about friendship should also clearly state your main point or argument of the piece, known as thesis statement. This sets pace for the rest of the paper and gives readers a clear view of what to expect. A friendship essay introduction should be concise, engaging, and provide context for the audience to understand the content fully.

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Friendship Essay Introduction Example

Here is an example of a friendship essay introduction that sets the stage for a reflective and thought-provoking exploration of the most precious gift in life.

Friendship is a special bond that unites two individuals with common interests, experiences, and emotions. It makes life easier and contributes to our happiness. It is a relationship that transcends race, religion, and socio-economic status and has power to sustain and uplift the spirit of humans. In this essay, I will explore its benefits and how it can contribute to a better world. Through personal anecdotes, I will illustrate the bond's depth and role in our day-to-day lives.

Friendship Essay Thesis Statement

The friendship thesis statement aims to provide a summary of the essay's main point. It can be one or two sentences which you develop as you research. The statement of purpose should focus on the central argument and be supported by evidence presented in the body. The thesis statement about friendship should guide the essay's structure. Its main objective is to provide your reader with a roadmap to follow. It should be specific, concise, and accurately reflect the content in your paper. Understanding what constitutes a strong thesis is crucial for writers as it is integral to every essay writing process.

Friendship Thesis Statement Example

The thesis statement must be clear to readers so that they may quickly recognize it and comprehend the paper's significance. It should act as a blueprint of what to expect. A friendship thesis statement sample could be:

In this essay, I will explore friendship's meaning, its importance, benefits, drawbacks, and how it can contribute to a better world. Through a series of personal anecdotes, I will illustrate the bond's depth and its key role in our lives.

Friendship Essay Body

The body part should include five or more paragraphs. Students will use body paragraphs to elaborate on the key factors that make their connection special.

• Definition and explanation. This friendship body paragraph should start with a definition and a brief explanation of its characteristics and qualities.
• Importance of friends. Discuss why it is vital in your life and how it contributes to personal growth and welfare.
• Types of friendships. A paragraph about friendship should discuss different types of friend's relationships that exist.
• Qualities of a good friend. Discuss standards a great confidant should possess.
• Challenges. Discuss the common problems that friends face.
• Ways to strengthen friendship. Provide tips on reinforcing and maintaining good relationships.
• Conclusion. Sum up the key points made in your essay and reiterate the importance of genuine bonds in life.

Friendship Body Paragraph Example

Below is a friendship body paragraph sample.

How to Spend Free Time with Friends • Outdoor Activities. Spending time in nature is a great way to bond with friends. You can meet, then go for a hike, take a walk, or go to a picnic in a park. This allows you to connect and enjoy the beautiful world around you. • Movie Night. Watching a movie is another fun activity you can do with friends. You can share popcorn, grab snacks, and enjoy a movie together. This is a great way to relax and unwind. • Board Games. Playing board games with friends is a fun and interactive way to spend free time. You can play classic games like Monopoly. This is a great way to challenge each other and have a good time.

Friendship Essay Conclusion

Any conclusion on a friendship essay should sum up the main ideas discussed in your essay and restate the thesis statement. It should leave a lasting impression and provide a closure to your topic. To start writing a conclusion about a friendship essay, commence by rephrasing the thesis statement in different words. Summarize the points discussed in your essay by connecting them back to your statement of purpose. End conclusion with a final thought or call to action that leaves a lasting impression on your reader.  It is vital to keep it concise yet impactful. Avoid introducing new information or arguments, as it can confuse readers. Instead, focus on tying up loose ends and emphasizing main ideas discussed in your essay.

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Friendship Essay Conclusion Sample

Here is an example of a friendship essay conclusion:

In conclusion, friendship is an essential aspect of our lives that brings joy, support, and companionship. It is a relationship built on mutual trust, understanding, and love. A true friend will always be there for you, no matter what. As humans, we need sincere friends to help us navigate life's ups and downs and provide emotional support. An understanding friend can withstand any obstacle and bring happiness to our lives. The connection is meant to last a lifetime, whether through shared experiences, interests, or simply a common bond. Ultimately, having a close group of loyal friends who truly care for us is one of the greatest gifts we can receive in life.

How to Write an Essay on Friendship?

To write an essay about friendship, start by brainstorming ideas about what friends mean to you and the benefits of such kinds of relationships. Knowing how to write a good essay about friendship involves selecting a great topic and arranging your content in a manner that has logical flow.

1. Come Up With a Topic About Friendship

To brainstorm essay topics on friendship, consider the following.

• Reflect on your own experiences. Think about your own bonds and encounters you have had with allies. Avoid bad occurrences. This can inspire topics to explore in your essay. To find a subject that interests you, you can also look through internet examples of friend essays.
• Ask questions related to friends, such as "What makes a meaningful connection?" or "How does the quality of your bond change over time?"
• Talk to others. Ask friends, family, or classmates about their experiences. They may have interesting insights that can inspire new topics for your essay.

Ensure that topic you select is appropriate for your report style. For example: 

The Day my Best Friend Changed My Life.

You can start this topic by how you met, narrate your story, and then pick out some attributes of a good friend and the advantages of the relationship. Remember to choose a topic on friendship essay that you feel passionate about and can explore in depth in your essay.

2. Do Research

To research and collect information for the friend essay, follow these steps.

• Start with a general search. Use search engines like Google to find articles, books, and other resources on affection.
• Identify keywords. Determine the most relevant keywords for your essay, such as "essay about a friend." Use them in your search to narrow down results to the most pertinent information.
• Evaluate sources. When you have a list of potential sources, evaluate each to determine their credibility and relevance. Look for sources that are written by experts in the field and that have been peer-reviewed or published in reputable journals.
• Take notes. As you read, take notes on the most important and relevant information.

3. Develop a Friendship Essay Outline

An outline is a useful tool for organizing ideas in an essay and it ensures that your essay has a structure. Before outlining you need to have a clear vision of what your essay will focus on. Then analyze every piece of information that you have and categorize it into headings. An outline of an essay about friendships will comprise a list which consists of each paragraph’s topic sentence . By going through the outline, you are able to examine what purpose each paragraph serves. If you need assistance on how to create an outline for a college essay about friendship use the outline example shown below.

4. Write an Essay on Friendship

Writing an essay about friendship is an exciting task. Below is a sample of how you can write your friendship essay. Friendship is the bond between two or more individuals based on mutual trust, support, and understanding. This connection can develop at any stage of life and even last a lifetime. It is a bond that fills our lives with comfort, laughter, and advice during a hard period. Many different factors can contribute to its formation and success. Having similar needs, mutual interests, and social activities can help sustain the relationship. Another crucial aspect is being ready to support each other through happy and difficult times unconditionally. Trust is also an essential component in the longevity of this connection. In conclusion, friendship is an invaluable treasure that brings joy, comfort, and support to our lives. It provides a safe place in a world that can be harsh and unforgiving. It reminds us that we should always stay true to each other.

5. Proofread Your Friendship Essay

When writing a friendship essay, consider the following for an effective introduction.

• Grab your reader's attention. A good introduction makes them want to continue reading your friendship essay.
• Provide context. Give an overview of the friendship essay and its purpose. This will make readers interested in your work.
• Establish your purpose. Clearly state the main idea or thesis.
• Preview the main points. Briefly summarize key points that will be covered.
• Be concise. An introduction should be short and on point, generally no more than one or two paragraphs.

Remember, your introduction will set tone for the rest of your piece and should encourage your readers to continue reading.

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Friendship Essay Examples

A sample essay about friendship can be critical to students, especially when they are researching and collecting information. Free friendship essays help you get ideas on how to write and structure your essay. Below are essay examples about friendship that you can go through to help with your writing and draw inspiration from. Friendship essay example 1

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Friendship Essay Writing Tips

Here are some extra tips you need to know that will motivate you to write a friendship short essay.

• You could start with a quote, an anecdote, or a surprising fact.
• Use examples from your own life to illustrate your points in your school college essay about friendship, as this will make your essay more relatable and interesting to read.
• Friendship titles for essays should be clear and straightforward. They should also reflect your main points.
• Describe the aspect of the bond that, in your opinion, is most crucial. It is possible to personalize something that means an entirely different thing to various individuals.

Bottom Line on Friendship Essay Writing

Your central task is to understand what is a friendship essay even before you start writing. Friendship essays explore the nature of our relationships and their various aspects. They can take various forms, from short reflective essays to longer, more analytical pieces. These papers can discuss qualities that make a good friend, the benefits of your relationship, or challenges of maintaining close relationships. Examples of short essays about friendship could be a personal reflection, exploring the unique bond between the writer and their friend and what they hope to continue gaining from each other when they cross paths in future. If you struggle with other papers, feel free to check out our writing guides. From an essay about bullying to a world peace essay , we’ve got you covered.

FAQ About Friendship Essay

1. may i use friendship quotes for the essay.

Yes, it is always a winning step. You can write an essay on friendship with quotes either as the title of your essay or as an introductory phrase. You can also include it in the body of your work while narrating your story.

2. How to write a hook for an essay of friendship?

An essay should hook your reader's attention and make them want to read your story. When writing essays about friendship, you can describe a unique situation in which your friends helped you. You can also end your introduction with a catchy quote, such as Squad goals! Some other quotes that you can use include:

• A road to a friend's house is never long.
• Count your age with friends and years.
• True friend is seen through the heart, not through the eyes.

3. Explain the importance of friendship essay.

The importance of friendship essay is that it teaches students to express their thoughts and feelings about confidants and benefits they obtain from this connection. It also acts as a reflective tool. Friend essays also help students realize advantages of creating and maintaining good relationships with friends and how these linkages contribute to your overall wellness and welfare.

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Friendship is a divine relationship, which is defined by neither blood nor any other similarity. Who is in this world does not have a friend?

A friend, with whom you just love to spend your time, can share your joys and sorrows. Most importantly you need not fake yourself and just be what you are. That is what friendship is all about. It is one of the most beautiful of the relations in the world. Students of today need to understand the values of friendship and therefore we have composed different long essays for students as well as short essays.

Audience: The below given essays are exclusively written for school students (Class 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 Standard).

Introduction:

Friendship is considered as one of the treasures that anyone can possess. God has given us the liberty to choose friends because they are for our lifetime. It is quite normal for our parents and siblings to love us because they are our own blood but a friend is someone who is initially a stranger and then takes his/her place above all the other relations. Friendship is nothing but pure love without any expectations.

Role of a Friend:

True friends share and support each other even during the toughest of times. A true friend is one who feels happy for our success, who feel sad for our failures, fight with us for silly things and hugs us the next second, gets angry on us when we do any mistakes. Friendship is all about having true friends who can understand us without the need for us to speak.

Conclusion:

Friendship is very essential for a happy life. Even a two-minute chat with a friend will make us forget our worries. That is the strength of friendship.

Friendship is a divine relationship, which is defined by neither blood nor any other similarity. Friends are those you can choose for yourself in spite of the difference you both have from each other. A good friend in need will do wonders in your life, whenever you are in need of self-realization, upbringing your confidence and more.

Friendship serves you best not only in your happiest moments but also when you feel low in emotions. A life without a good friend is not at all complete and an emptiness will be felt all the time you think of sharing your emotion that can’t be told to anyone else.

Honesty and Patience in Friendship:

To maintain and keep going with a good deep friendship, honesty is the most important factor. You should choose a person who can be cent percent honest with you in all perspective like emotions, decision making, etc. Trustworthy friendship will help you to take better decisions and choose a better path for your future well-being.

Tolerance and patience with each other are another important characteristics of long-lasting friendship. Accepting the differences, friends should be able to be with each other in all situations. As a friend, the person should lead the other to success by being a motivation and criticize the person if they choose the wrong path.

Friendship will give you sweet and happy memories that can be cherished for a lifetime and if you succeed in maintaining that precious relation, then you are the luckiest person in this world. Love and care for each other will cherish the relationship and helps the person to appreciate each thing done without any fail.

Of all the different relations which we indulge in, friendship is considered to be the purest of them all. Friendship is the true confluence of souls with like minded attitude that aids in seamless conversation and the best of times. It is believed that a person who doesn’t have any friend lives one of the toughest lives.

The Desire to Belong:

Each one of us have been so programmed that we need a companion even if it’s not romantic, someone just to tag along. There are several definitions of friendship and it is upon you as to how you believe your relation to be. Friendship can happen when you are simply sharing a bowl of food with a person day after day. It can be expressed in the way you silently care for someone even when they may not be aware of your existence.

The Little Moments that Matter:

It is giving up the little things you love dearly for the sake of someone you cherish a great deal. Friendship often refers to the little moments of senseless laugh you two share when the rest of the world starts to look bleak. It is to know what your friend needs and being there for them even when the rest of the world has turned their back towards them.

Friendship is the kind of relation which sometimes even exceeds the realms of love because it is all about giving without even once bothering to sense what you shall get back. Every time spent is special because when you are with friends, you don’t feel the blues!

The Bottom-Line:

Of course the definition of friendship is going to vary a great deal from one person to another. But, remember one thing, when you are friends with someone, be prepared to put your heart on the line for their happiness because friendship often manifests into love, even if it is not romantic, it always is true!

Friendship is the most valuable as well as precious gifts of life. Friendship is one of the most valued relationship. People who have good friends enjoy the most in their live. True friendship is based on loyalty & support. A good friend is a person who will stand with you when times are tough. A friend is someone special on whom you can rely on to celebrate a special moment. Friendship is like a life asset and it can lead us to success. It all depends on our choice how we choose our friends.

The quality of friendship is essential for happiness. The benefits of healthy friendship remains long-life. In addition, having a strong friend circle also improves our self-confidence. Due to the strong relationship, we get much emotional support during our bad times. True friendship is a feeling of love & care.

Real friendship cannot be built within limited boundaries like caste or creed. It gives us a feeling that someone really needs us & we are not alone. This is true that man cannot live alone. True friends are needed in every stage of life to survive. A true friend can be an old person or a child. But it is generally believed that we make friend with people who are of the same age as ours. Same age group can give you the freedom to share anything.

The selection of a true friend is also a challenging task. We have to carefully make our friend selection. Friends might come & go. They will make you laugh & cry. Wrong selection can create various problems for you. In the modern world, many youngsters become a social nuisance. The reason behind it is wrong & bad friendships.

But if we successfully choose the right person as a friend then our life becomes easier. It doesn’t matter who you are, what type of clothes you wear. The most important thing is trust because the relation of friendship stands on the pillars of trust.

Friendship is a relation which can make or break us in every stage of life. But in other words, friendship is an asset which is really precious. Obviously, it is also not so easy to maintain friendships. It demands your time as well as efforts. Last but not the least, it is hard to find true friendship but once you succeed in this task you will have a wonderful time. In exchange for that a friend will only need your valuable time and trust.

The idea of friendship is either heartwarming or gives cold feet depending on individuals and the types of friendships. In the current world, friendships have had different definitions based on the morality and civilization of the society. Ideally, friendship is defined as the state of mutual trust between individuals or parties. Trust is an important component of friendship because it determines the reliability and longevity of the friendship. Trust is built through honest communications between the individuals and interested parties.

Once trust has been established, mutual understanding and support being to form the resulting in a friendship. This friendship can be broken through lack of trust. Trust can be breached through deceit and/ or some people, it differs with the frequencies. There are people who will break friendships after only one episode of dishonesty whereas some people give second chances and even more chances. Friendship types determine the longevity and the causes of breakups. The importance of friendship in the lives of individuals is the reason why friendships are formed in the first place.

Types of Friendships:

According to Aristotle’s Nichomachean ethics, there are three types of friendships. The friendships are based on three factors i.e. utility, pleasure and goodness. The first type of friendship is based on utility and has been described as a friendship whereby both parties gain from each other.

This type of friendship is dependent on the benefits and that is what keeps the friendship going. This type of friendships do not last long because it dissolves as soon as the benefits are outsourced or when other sources are found outside the friendship. The friendship was invented for trade purposes because when two people with opposite things that depend on each other re put together, trade is maximized.

The second type of friendship is based on pleasure. This is described as friendship in which two individuals are drawn to each other based on desires of pleasure and is characterized by passionate feelings and feelings of belonging. This type of friendship can ether last long or is short-lived depending on the presence of the attraction between the two parties.

The third type of friendship is based on goodness. In this friendship, the goodness of people draw them to each other and they usually have the same virtues. The friendship involves loving each other and expecting goodness. It takes long to develop this kind of friendship but it usually lasts longest and is actually the best kind of friendship to be in. the importance of such a friendship is the social support and love.

In conclusion, friendships are important in the lives of individuals. Trust builds and sustains friendships. The different types of friendships are important because they provide benefits and social support. Friendships provide a feeling of belonging and dependence. The durability of friendships is dependent on the basis of its formation and the intention during the formation. Friendships that last long are not based on materialistic gain, instead, they are based on pure emotion.

Friendship is an emotion of care, mutual trust, and fondness among two persons. A friend might be a work-mate, buddy, fellow student or any individual with whom we feel an attachment.

In friendship, people have a mutual exchange of sentiments and faith too. Usually, the friendship nurtures more amongst those people who belong to a similar age as they possess the same passions, interests, sentiments, and opinions. During the school days, kids who belong to the similar age group have a common dream about their future and this makes them all of them get closer in friendship.

In the same way, employees working in business organizations also make friends as they are working together for attaining the organizational objectives. It does not matter that to which age group you belong, friendship can happen at any time of your life.

Benefits of Friendship:

Sometimes friendship is essential in our life. Below are a few benefits of friendship.

1. It’s impossible to live your life alone always but friendship fills that gap quickly with the friend’s company.

2. You can easily pass the rigidities of life with the friendship as in your distress period your friends are always there to help you.

3. Friendship teaches you how to remain happy in life.

4. In case of any confusion or problem, your friendship will always benefit you with good opinions.

True and Dishonest Friendship:

True friendship is very rare in today’s times. There are so many persons who support only those people who are in power so that they can fulfil their selfish motives below the name of friendship. They stay with friends till the time their selfish requirements are achieved. Dishonest friends leave people as soon as their power gets vanished. You can find these types of self-seeking friends all around the world who are quite hurtful than enemies.

Finding a true friendship is very difficult. A true friend helps the other friend who is in need. It does not matter to him that his friend is right or wrong but he will always support his friend at the time of his difficulty.

Carefulness in the Selection of Friendship:

You must be very careful while choosing friends. You should nurture your friendship with that person who does not leave you in your bad times easily. Once you get emotionally attached to the wrong person you cannot finish your friendship so soon. True friendship continues till the time of your last breaths and does not change with the passing time.

Friendship with a bad person also affects your own thoughts and habits. Therefore, a bad person should not be chosen in any type of circumstances. We must do friendship with full attention and carefulness.

Best Qualities of Good Friendship:

Good friendship provides people an enormous love to each other.

The below are the important qualities of good friendship:

1. Good friendship is always faithful, honest, and truthful.

2. People pay attention and take note of others thoughts in good friendship.

3. Persons quickly forget and let off the mistakes of the other friend. In fact, they accept their friend in the way they are actually.

4. You are not judged on the basis of your success, money or power in it.

5. Friends do not feel shy to provide us with valuable opinions for our welfare.

6. People always share their joyful times with their good friends and also stay ready to help their friends in the time of need.

7. True friends also support others in their professional as well as personal life. They encourage their friends in the area of their interest.

Friendship is established over the sacrifice, love, faith, and concern of mutual benefit. True Friendship is a support and a blessing for everybody. All those males and females who have true and genuine friends are very lucky really.

Friendship can simply be defined as a form of mutual relationship or understanding between two people or more who interact and are attached to one another in a manner that is friendly. A friendship is a serious relationship of devotion between two or more people where people involved have a true and sincere feeling of affection, care and love towards each other devoid of any misunderstanding and without demands.

Primarily friendship happens between people that have the same sentiments, feelings and tastes. It is believed that there is no limit or criteria for friendship. All of the different creed, religion, caste, position, sex and age do not matter when it comes to friendship even though friendships can sometimes be damaged by economic disparity and other forms of differentiation. From all of these, it can be concluded that real and true friendship is very possible between people that have a uniform status and are like-minded.

A lot of friends we have in the world today only remain together in times of prosperity and absence of problems but only the faithful, sincere and true friends remain all through the troubles, times of hardships and our bad times. We only discover who our bad and good friends are in the times where we don’t have things going our way.

Most people want to be friends with people with money and we can’t really know if our friends are true when we have money and do not need their help, we only discover our true friends when we need their help in terms of money or any other form of support. A lot of friendships have been jeopardised because of money and the absence or presence of it.

Sometimes, we might face difficulty or crises in our friendships because of self-respect and ego. Friendships can be affected by us or others and we need to try to strike a balance in our friendships. For our friendship to prosper and be true, we need satisfaction, proper understanding and a trustworthy nature. As true friends, we should never exploit our friends but instead do our utmost best to motivate and support them in doing and attaining the very best things in life.

The true meaning of friendship is sometimes lost because of encounters with fake friends who have used and exploited us for their own personal benefits. People like this tend to end the friendship once they get what they want or stab their supposed friends in the back just to get what they think is best for them. Friendship is a very good thing that can help meet our need for companionship and other emotional needs.

In the world we live in today, it is extremely difficult to come across good and loyal friends and this daunting task isn’t made any easier by the lie and deceit of a lot of people in this generation. So, when one finds a very good and loyal important, it is like finding gold and one should do everything to keep friends like that.

The pursuit of true friendship Is not limited to humans, we can as well find good friends in animals; for example, it is a popular belief that dogs make the best friends. It is very important to have good friends as they help us in times and situations where we are down and facing difficulties. Our true friends always do their best to save us when we are in danger and also provide us with timely and good advice. True friends are priceless assets in our lives, they share our pains and sorrow, help provide relief to us in terrible situations and do their best to make us happy.

Friends can both be the good or the bad types. Good friends help push us on the right path in life while on the other hand, bad friends don’t care about us but only care about themselves and can lead us into the wrong path; because of this, we have to be absolutely careful when choosing our friends in this life.

Bad friends can ruin our lives completely so we have to be weary of them and do our best to avoid bag friends totally. We need friends in our life that will be there for us at every point in time and will share all of our feeling with us, both the good and bad. We need friends we can talk to anytime we are feeling lonely, friends that will make us laugh and smile anytime we are feeling sad.

What is friendship? It is the purest form of relationship between two individual with no hidden agenda. As per the dictionary, it is the mutual affection between people. But, is it just a mutual affection? Not always, as in the case of best friends, it is far beyond that. Great friends share each other’s feelings or notions which bring a feeling of prosperity and mental fulfillment.

A friend is a person whom one can know deeply, as and trust for eternity. Rather than having some likeness in the idea of two people associated with the friendship, they have some extraordinary qualities yet they want to be with each other without changing their uniqueness. By and large, friends spur each other without censuring, however at times great friends scrutinize do affect you in a positive manner.

Importance of Friendship:

It is very important to have a friend in life. Each friend is vital and their significance in known to us when certain circumstances emerge which must be supported by our friends. One can never feel lonely in this world on the off chance that he or she is embraced by true friends. Then again, depression wins in the lives of the individuals who don’t have friends regardless of billions of individuals present on the planet. Friends are particularly vital amid times of emergency and hardships. On the off chance that you wind up experiencing a hard time, having a friend to help you through can make the change simpler.

Having friends you can depend on can help your confidence. Then again, an absence of friends can make you feel lonely and without help, which makes you powerless for different issues, for example, sadness and drug abuse. Having no less than one individual you can depend on will formulate your confidence.

Choosing Your Friends Wisely:

Not all friends can instill the positivity in your life. There can be negative effects as well. It is very important to choose your friends with utmost wisdom. Picking the right friend is somewhat troublesome task however it is extremely important. In the event that for instance a couple of our dear friends are engaged with negative behaviour patterns, for example, smoking, drinking and taking drugs, at some point or another we will be attracted to their bad habits as well. This is the reason behind why it is appropriate to settle on an appropriate decision with regards to making friends.

Genuine friendship is truly a gift delighted in by a couple. The individuals who have it ought to express gratitude toward God for having genuine pearls in their lives and the individuals who don’t have a couple of good friends ought to always take a stab at better approaches to anchor great friends. No organization is superior to having a friend close by in the midst of need. You will stay cheerful in your one-room flat on the off chance that you are surrounded by your friends; then again, you can’t discover satisfaction even in your estate in the event that you are far away from others.

Types of Friends:

There is variety everywhere, so why not in friends. We can see different types of friends during our journey of life. For instance, your best friend at school is someone with whom you just get along the most. That friend, especially in the case of girls, may just get annoyed even if you talk to another of your friend more than her. Such is the childish nature of such friendships that at times it is difficult for others to identify whether you are best friends or competitors.

Then there is another category of your siblings. No matter how much you deny, but your siblings or your elder brother and sisters are those friends of yours who stay on with you for your entire life. You have a different set of friendship with them as you find yourself fighting with them most of the times. However, in times of need, you shall see that they are first ones standing behind you, supporting you.

There is another category of friends called professional friends. You come across such friends only when you grow up and choose a profession for yourself. These friends are usually from the same organisation and prove to be helpful during your settling years. Some of them tend to stay on with you even when you change companies.

Friendship Examples from History:

History has always taught us a lot. Examples of true friendship are not far behind. We have some famous example from history which makes us realise the true value of friendship. The topmost of them are the Krishna and Sudama friendship. We all must have read or heard as to how after becoming a king when Krishna met Sudama, his childhood friend, he treated him with honour even though Sudama was a poor person. It teaches us the friendship need not be between equals. It has to be between likeminded people. Next example is of Karna and Duryodhana, again from the Mahabharat era.

Despite knowing the fact that the Pandavas were his brothers, Karna went on to fight alongside Duryodhan as he is his best friend and even laid down his life for him. What more example of true friendship can one find? Again from the same era, Krishna and Arjun are also referred to as the best of the friends. Bhagavad Gita is an example of how a true friend can guide you towards positivity in life and make you follow the path of Dharma. Similarly, there are numerous examples from history which teach us the values of true friendship and the need to nourish such for own good.

Whether you accept or deny it, a friend plays an important role in your life. In fact, it is very important to have a friend. However, at the same time, it is extremely important to choose the friends wisely as they are the ones who can build you or destroy you. Nonetheless, a friend’s company is something which one enjoys all through life and friends should be treated as the best treasure a man can have.

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• The importance of making friends in life

Types of Friends

• The value of having diverse types of friends
• The positive impacts of different types of friends on one's life

Polar Opposite Friend

• The benefits of having a friend who is a polar opposite
• Encouragement to try new things and gain new perspectives
• Creating a balance in the friendship

Builder Friend

• The role of a builder friend in providing support and guidance
• Trustworthiness and honesty in the relationship
• Pushing you to achieve your goals and dreams

Best Friend

• The unique bond and connection with a best friend
• Honesty, emotional support, and no-judgment zone
• Unconditional love and encouragement to be a better person
• The importance of surrounding oneself with supportive and caring friends
• The impact of friendships on personal growth and happiness

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Importance of Friendship Essay

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The family, to whom we belong, are the ones chosen by God, but the family which we can choose on our own are friends. A person can be entirely himself in a sincere friendship without worrying about being criticised . You experience an emotion of acceptance and love. In essence, genuine friendship is what enables us to persist through life. Here are a few sample essays on Importance Of Friendship.

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One can always have many friends around but there are always one or two people who can be trusted blindly and they are ready to support each other without fail. These are the most valuable and unforgettable people of our life. Friendship is a unique gift from God that allows people to experience many resonant emotions with one another. A true friend is the most truthful, selfless, and selfless in giving advice and making extraordinary sacrifices . Friendship is a pure bond between two or more individuals which makes them complete when they are together. Friendship is also a pure form of love.

When we have friends around, life’s path is more enjoyable and memorable. Getting connected to people around with whom our interests and likings match is very natural. Even young kids start playing with unknown kids of their age just with this interest. Life is a journey and it demands companions who will be with you at difficult and happy times. No doubt, that family is always there to support but many times we are outside the cosy boundaries of our immediate family. At that point in time, we need friends around to believe, support and love us unconditionally.

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Lucky are those who are surrounded by true-hearted and faithful friends . The amazing fact about friendship is that it doesn’t depend on the age we are in. Everyone gets a chance to choose and make friends in different phases and ages of their lives. We can be infants, young, middle-aged, or old. Friends are also good critics who let us know where we are at fault and correct us from time to time. They are an extended family. Sometimes friends can do what family cannot . We can share each aspect of our life with our true friends without any hesitation. It is always a blessing to have good friends in life.

Friends are the fuel of life without whom we have to push ourselves hard to move forward and make our life happy. Many times a person goes through some circumstances which cannot be discussed with the family but can always be discussed with a friend. We might have a number of friends, but there are a few who can be called true friends. They always drive us to lead in life. They boost our self-esteem by making us important in their lives. The sense and feeling of belongingness are supreme.

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Friends share a great time of their life together experiencing the ups and downs. Friendship has been an antique bond. Even in Mahabharata, the bond between Lord Krishna and Arjuna was of friendship . From time to time Krishna corrected Arjuna and taught him ways to fight the battle in an intelligent manner. Krishna showed him the path and Arjuna followed him with complete faith. This kind of collaboration holds the utmost importance in human life. Sometimes we also feel aimless and struggle to make ways to eliminate the issues that we can’t handle. At that time friends hold our hands and make our way out. When we accomplish something in life, real friends are there to celebrate. They are always available when there is no one to support and help. Even one real friend in our life can lead to true positive changes in our life.

Importance Of Friendship In Childhood

Kids always show better understanding and holistic development when they are engaged with other kids of their own age group. In this way, they tend to learn faster by observing and imitating. In this age, friendship can yield fruitful results in their upbringing. This can also be seen if we talk about kindergartens. Here, kids learn to care for each other, share things among all and grow in a better way.

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Importance Of Friendship In Middle Age

A person in middle age is stuck in his personal and professional life. Everyone is aware of the stress and burden nowadays which does not give enough time to make oneself happy. All are clutched into their routines. But if we have friends then we can plan some time out with family and friends to get that heaviness off our shoulders and enjoy it a lot.

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Importance Of Friendship In Old Age

In the absence of joint families nowadays, it has become tough for the old generation to have a good time and chit-chat with their other family members. When the middle generation is out for work or even stays apart for professional or personal reasons, the old aged can survive well in the presence of their friend circle. They can spend quality time with friends and feel light and happy.

A True Friendship

One day we saw a person on the road who had met with an accident and was looking for his family, calling them on the phone but were unable to connect. He also made a call to his friend for help and within 10 minutes his friend reached the spot and took him to the hospital for further treatment. His friend reached the place of an accident even before his own family could come and he also informed his family members to reach the particular hospital. It shows the kind of connection between friends.

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A Researcher is a professional who is responsible for collecting data and information by reviewing the literature and conducting experiments and surveys. He or she uses various methodological processes to provide accurate data and information that is utilised by academicians and other industry professionals. Here, we will discuss what is a researcher, the researcher's salary, types of researchers.

Welding Engineer

Welding Engineer Job Description: A Welding Engineer work involves managing welding projects and supervising welding teams. He or she is responsible for reviewing welding procedures, processes and documentation. A career as Welding Engineer involves conducting failure analyses and causes on welding issues. 

Transportation Planner

A career as Transportation Planner requires technical application of science and technology in engineering, particularly the concepts, equipment and technologies involved in the production of products and services. In fields like land use, infrastructure review, ecological standards and street design, he or she considers issues of health, environment and performance. A Transportation Planner assigns resources for implementing and designing programmes. He or she is responsible for assessing needs, preparing plans and forecasts and compliance with regulations.

Environmental Engineer

Individuals who opt for a career as an environmental engineer are construction professionals who utilise the skills and knowledge of biology, soil science, chemistry and the concept of engineering to design and develop projects that serve as solutions to various environmental problems. 

Safety Manager

A Safety Manager is a professional responsible for employee’s safety at work. He or she plans, implements and oversees the company’s employee safety. A Safety Manager ensures compliance and adherence to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) guidelines.

Conservation Architect

A Conservation Architect is a professional responsible for conserving and restoring buildings or monuments having a historic value. He or she applies techniques to document and stabilise the object’s state without any further damage. A Conservation Architect restores the monuments and heritage buildings to bring them back to their original state.

Structural Engineer

A Structural Engineer designs buildings, bridges, and other related structures. He or she analyzes the structures and makes sure the structures are strong enough to be used by the people. A career as a Structural Engineer requires working in the construction process. It comes under the civil engineering discipline. A Structure Engineer creates structural models with the help of computer-aided design software. 

Highway Engineer

Highway Engineer Job Description:  A Highway Engineer is a civil engineer who specialises in planning and building thousands of miles of roads that support connectivity and allow transportation across the country. He or she ensures that traffic management schemes are effectively planned concerning economic sustainability and successful implementation.

Field Surveyor

Are you searching for a Field Surveyor Job Description? A Field Surveyor is a professional responsible for conducting field surveys for various places or geographical conditions. He or she collects the required data and information as per the instructions given by senior officials. 

Orthotist and Prosthetist

Orthotists and Prosthetists are professionals who provide aid to patients with disabilities. They fix them to artificial limbs (prosthetics) and help them to regain stability. There are times when people lose their limbs in an accident. In some other occasions, they are born without a limb or orthopaedic impairment. Orthotists and prosthetists play a crucial role in their lives with fixing them to assistive devices and provide mobility.

Pathologist

A career in pathology in India is filled with several responsibilities as it is a medical branch and affects human lives. The demand for pathologists has been increasing over the past few years as people are getting more aware of different diseases. Not only that, but an increase in population and lifestyle changes have also contributed to the increase in a pathologist’s demand. The pathology careers provide an extremely huge number of opportunities and if you want to be a part of the medical field you can consider being a pathologist. If you want to know more about a career in pathology in India then continue reading this article.

Veterinary Doctor

Speech therapist, gynaecologist.

Gynaecology can be defined as the study of the female body. The job outlook for gynaecology is excellent since there is evergreen demand for one because of their responsibility of dealing with not only women’s health but also fertility and pregnancy issues. Although most women prefer to have a women obstetrician gynaecologist as their doctor, men also explore a career as a gynaecologist and there are ample amounts of male doctors in the field who are gynaecologists and aid women during delivery and childbirth. 

Audiologist

The audiologist career involves audiology professionals who are responsible to treat hearing loss and proactively preventing the relevant damage. Individuals who opt for a career as an audiologist use various testing strategies with the aim to determine if someone has a normal sensitivity to sounds or not. After the identification of hearing loss, a hearing doctor is required to determine which sections of the hearing are affected, to what extent they are affected, and where the wound causing the hearing loss is found. As soon as the hearing loss is identified, the patients are provided with recommendations for interventions and rehabilitation such as hearing aids, cochlear implants, and appropriate medical referrals. While audiology is a branch of science that studies and researches hearing, balance, and related disorders.

An oncologist is a specialised doctor responsible for providing medical care to patients diagnosed with cancer. He or she uses several therapies to control the cancer and its effect on the human body such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation therapy and biopsy. An oncologist designs a treatment plan based on a pathology report after diagnosing the type of cancer and where it is spreading inside the body.

Are you searching for an ‘Anatomist job description’? An Anatomist is a research professional who applies the laws of biological science to determine the ability of bodies of various living organisms including animals and humans to regenerate the damaged or destroyed organs. If you want to know what does an anatomist do, then read the entire article, where we will answer all your questions.

For an individual who opts for a career as an actor, the primary responsibility is to completely speak to the character he or she is playing and to persuade the crowd that the character is genuine by connecting with them and bringing them into the story. This applies to significant roles and littler parts, as all roles join to make an effective creation. Here in this article, we will discuss how to become an actor in India, actor exams, actor salary in India, and actor jobs. 

Individuals who opt for a career as acrobats create and direct original routines for themselves, in addition to developing interpretations of existing routines. The work of circus acrobats can be seen in a variety of performance settings, including circus, reality shows, sports events like the Olympics, movies and commercials. Individuals who opt for a career as acrobats must be prepared to face rejections and intermittent periods of work. The creativity of acrobats may extend to other aspects of the performance. For example, acrobats in the circus may work with gym trainers, celebrities or collaborate with other professionals to enhance such performance elements as costume and or maybe at the teaching end of the career.

Video Game Designer

Career as a video game designer is filled with excitement as well as responsibilities. A video game designer is someone who is involved in the process of creating a game from day one. He or she is responsible for fulfilling duties like designing the character of the game, the several levels involved, plot, art and similar other elements. Individuals who opt for a career as a video game designer may also write the codes for the game using different programming languages.

Depending on the video game designer job description and experience they may also have to lead a team and do the early testing of the game in order to suggest changes and find loopholes.

Radio Jockey

Radio Jockey is an exciting, promising career and a great challenge for music lovers. If you are really interested in a career as radio jockey, then it is very important for an RJ to have an automatic, fun, and friendly personality. If you want to get a job done in this field, a strong command of the language and a good voice are always good things. Apart from this, in order to be a good radio jockey, you will also listen to good radio jockeys so that you can understand their style and later make your own by practicing.

A career as radio jockey has a lot to offer to deserving candidates. If you want to know more about a career as radio jockey, and how to become a radio jockey then continue reading the article.

Choreographer

The word “choreography" actually comes from Greek words that mean “dance writing." Individuals who opt for a career as a choreographer create and direct original dances, in addition to developing interpretations of existing dances. A Choreographer dances and utilises his or her creativity in other aspects of dance performance. For example, he or she may work with the music director to select music or collaborate with other famous choreographers to enhance such performance elements as lighting, costume and set design.

Social Media Manager

A career as social media manager involves implementing the company’s or brand’s marketing plan across all social media channels. Social media managers help in building or improving a brand’s or a company’s website traffic, build brand awareness, create and implement marketing and brand strategy. Social media managers are key to important social communication as well.

Photographer

Photography is considered both a science and an art, an artistic means of expression in which the camera replaces the pen. In a career as a photographer, an individual is hired to capture the moments of public and private events, such as press conferences or weddings, or may also work inside a studio, where people go to get their picture clicked. Photography is divided into many streams each generating numerous career opportunities in photography. With the boom in advertising, media, and the fashion industry, photography has emerged as a lucrative and thrilling career option for many Indian youths.

An individual who is pursuing a career as a producer is responsible for managing the business aspects of production. They are involved in each aspect of production from its inception to deception. Famous movie producers review the script, recommend changes and visualise the story. 

They are responsible for overseeing the finance involved in the project and distributing the film for broadcasting on various platforms. A career as a producer is quite fulfilling as well as exhaustive in terms of playing different roles in order for a production to be successful. Famous movie producers are responsible for hiring creative and technical personnel on contract basis.

Copy Writer

In a career as a copywriter, one has to consult with the client and understand the brief well. A career as a copywriter has a lot to offer to deserving candidates. Several new mediums of advertising are opening therefore making it a lucrative career choice. Students can pursue various copywriter courses such as Journalism , Advertising , Marketing Management . Here, we have discussed how to become a freelance copywriter, copywriter career path, how to become a copywriter in India, and copywriting career outlook. 

In a career as a vlogger, one generally works for himself or herself. However, once an individual has gained viewership there are several brands and companies that approach them for paid collaboration. It is one of those fields where an individual can earn well while following his or her passion. 

Ever since internet costs got reduced the viewership for these types of content has increased on a large scale. Therefore, a career as a vlogger has a lot to offer. If you want to know more about the Vlogger eligibility, roles and responsibilities then continue reading the article. 

For publishing books, newspapers, magazines and digital material, editorial and commercial strategies are set by publishers. Individuals in publishing career paths make choices about the markets their businesses will reach and the type of content that their audience will be served. Individuals in book publisher careers collaborate with editorial staff, designers, authors, and freelance contributors who develop and manage the creation of content.

Careers in journalism are filled with excitement as well as responsibilities. One cannot afford to miss out on the details. As it is the small details that provide insights into a story. Depending on those insights a journalist goes about writing a news article. A journalism career can be stressful at times but if you are someone who is passionate about it then it is the right choice for you. If you want to know more about the media field and journalist career then continue reading this article.

Individuals in the editor career path is an unsung hero of the news industry who polishes the language of the news stories provided by stringers, reporters, copywriters and content writers and also news agencies. Individuals who opt for a career as an editor make it more persuasive, concise and clear for readers. In this article, we will discuss the details of the editor's career path such as how to become an editor in India, editor salary in India and editor skills and qualities.

Individuals who opt for a career as a reporter may often be at work on national holidays and festivities. He or she pitches various story ideas and covers news stories in risky situations. Students can pursue a BMC (Bachelor of Mass Communication) , B.M.M. (Bachelor of Mass Media) , or  MAJMC (MA in Journalism and Mass Communication) to become a reporter. While we sit at home reporters travel to locations to collect information that carries a news value.  

Corporate Executive

Are you searching for a Corporate Executive job description? A Corporate Executive role comes with administrative duties. He or she provides support to the leadership of the organisation. A Corporate Executive fulfils the business purpose and ensures its financial stability. In this article, we are going to discuss how to become corporate executive.

Multimedia Specialist

A multimedia specialist is a media professional who creates, audio, videos, graphic image files, computer animations for multimedia applications. He or she is responsible for planning, producing, and maintaining websites and applications. 

Quality Controller

A quality controller plays a crucial role in an organisation. He or she is responsible for performing quality checks on manufactured products. He or she identifies the defects in a product and rejects the product. 

A quality controller records detailed information about products with defects and sends it to the supervisor or plant manager to take necessary actions to improve the production process.

Production Manager

A QA Lead is in charge of the QA Team. The role of QA Lead comes with the responsibility of assessing services and products in order to determine that he or she meets the quality standards. He or she develops, implements and manages test plans. 

Process Development Engineer

The Process Development Engineers design, implement, manufacture, mine, and other production systems using technical knowledge and expertise in the industry. They use computer modeling software to test technologies and machinery. An individual who is opting career as Process Development Engineer is responsible for developing cost-effective and efficient processes. They also monitor the production process and ensure it functions smoothly and efficiently.

AWS Solution Architect

An AWS Solution Architect is someone who specializes in developing and implementing cloud computing systems. He or she has a good understanding of the various aspects of cloud computing and can confidently deploy and manage their systems. He or she troubleshoots the issues and evaluates the risk from the third party. 

Azure Administrator

An Azure Administrator is a professional responsible for implementing, monitoring, and maintaining Azure Solutions. He or she manages cloud infrastructure service instances and various cloud servers as well as sets up public and private cloud systems. 

Computer Programmer

Careers in computer programming primarily refer to the systematic act of writing code and moreover include wider computer science areas. The word 'programmer' or 'coder' has entered into practice with the growing number of newly self-taught tech enthusiasts. Computer programming careers involve the use of designs created by software developers and engineers and transforming them into commands that can be implemented by computers. These commands result in regular usage of social media sites, word-processing applications and browsers.

Information Security Manager

Individuals in the information security manager career path involves in overseeing and controlling all aspects of computer security. The IT security manager job description includes planning and carrying out security measures to protect the business data and information from corruption, theft, unauthorised access, and deliberate attack 

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Automation test engineer.

An Automation Test Engineer job involves executing automated test scripts. He or she identifies the project’s problems and troubleshoots them. The role involves documenting the defect using management tools. He or she works with the application team in order to resolve any issues arising during the testing process. 

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It Is Better To Have No Friends Rather Than Haves bad Friends

It is said that friends are made, not born. Man being a social being wants some company. He cannot live alone. He makes friend. The choice of friends is very important. ‘A friend in need is a friend indeed’ is a famous saying. I have a few friends. One of them is Avinash. My experience with him has proved that he is not a sincere or true friend. He is unfaithful to me and his friendship. One day I was going with him when a cyclist dashed against me. The cyclist, instead of admitting his own mistake, started abusing me and a hand to hand fight ensued. My friend Avinash did not lend me his support at that time. Instead, he left the scene and slipped away thus leaving me alone to face the awkward situation. I have also experienced that Avinash never gave me a helping hand, once asked him to lend me his camera for a day and he gave me an excuse that his cousin had already borrowed his camera. On another day, I asked him to lend me his book but he told me that he was unable to spare it. These incidents have opened my eyes and now I am trying to avoid his company and keep away from him. I have realized that it is better to have no friends rather than have bad friends.

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Essay on A Good Friend for Students and Children

500+ words essay on a good friend.

A good friend is the only relation which we earn in whole life. To find a good friend who is loving, caring, helpful, honest, loyal, and most important compatible. This is the biggest achievement of us which we get in the form of a true friend. Undoubtedly, we always learn something new and exciting in the company of our good friends from childhood. A pleasurable time spent with friends is a kind of some happiness that can’t be express. Whether you make group study or enjoying someone’s birthday party it is always enjoyable with friends.

What is a Friend?

A good friend is someone difficult to find. A friend is somebody you can always count on when times are a hard time. The dictionary’s definition of a good friend is a person who attached to another by feelings of affection or personal regard.

Friendship means at ease with and liking of each other’s mind. A friend is one who appreciates a person’s skill. A good friend helps or encourages to make the right choices and do not get into any trouble at all.

Importance of Good Friend

Since childhood, friendship helps in making us understand and grow the habit of sharing and caring. Small kids develop friendship quicker and enjoy the company of their friends. They play and learn together. Friends are essential for their proper growth and development.

What makes a Good Friend?

Good friends are always caring, loving, loyal, passionate, a little bit critic of you. These qualities make a friend as a good friend. So, the person who talks behind your back and laughs at you can never be your good and true friend.

Friendship is the relation where friends listen to each other’s problems. Thus we can say that this bond is about good listeners. Definitely, to have a true friend is always like finding a real pearl.

Is Friendship Matters with Status?

Friendship has never bounded by people’s financial status. A king can be a true friend of a poor beggar and poor labor can be a good friend of a rich industrialist. As we all know that Lord Krishna was in unconditional true lovable friendship with poor Sudama. Friendship of Krishna and Sudama is a milestone for all of us. They were like soul mates. Also, their friendship was on that level where if one gets hurt other feels the pain.

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Qualities of a Good Friend

True friends come with a variety of qualities which makes them someone special in one’s life. Here we are pointing some qualities of a true friend and its impact on friendship:

• Good listeners- It is necessary for a friend to be a good listener. Therefore, without the ability to listen, your friendship will be shallow.
• Being compassionate- True friends should always be compassionate with each other. They must be able to sympathize regardless of whether or not they agree with the crisis their friends are facing
• Loyalty- True friends should always be loyal to each other. A good friend should never betray you in any way, talk about you behind your back nor do anything else that questions your friendship.
• Trust – Good friends should be trustworthy. One should have friends to whom you can be able to tell all your secrets without any fear of them telling other people about them later.
• Support – Good friends should always be available for support. You should have friends with whom you can be sure for any help and support.
• Reliable – A good friend is one to whom you can rely on for anything.

Life of a human being is full of ups and downs.  So, on each stage of life, everyone needs someone who can understand and support with no expectation. Those special people are called a true friend. Friendship can be between two people of any age, any gender or any background. True Friends have always their special place in anyone’s life. True friendship is always possible only by heart and not by mind.

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7 signs someone just isn't a good friend, no matter your history

• Friendships, especially long-term ones, usually experience highs and lows.
• But if you consistently don't feel good around a friend, it can be a sign that they're a bad one.
• A psychologist shared signs a friend isn't treating you right, even if you've known them forever.

Friendships — especially the close, long-term kind — can be prone to ups and downs. But sometimes, a rough patch (or several) can mean more than a temporary blip in the relationship, Miriam Kirmayer , a clinical psychologist, said.

Kirmayer said that your friendships are closely tied to your personal growth as well as your overall health and even professional success. Not feeling connected, understood, or even safe around a friend you see all the time can have detrimental effects on your life.

But being honest about how a friend makes you feel is easier said than done. "Generally, this is one of those questions that we don't take the time to ask ourselves," Kirmayer said, even though the answer is usually "very telling."

She shared some signs a friend is just not treating you right, even if you have a long history or empathize with them.

1. They take way more than they give back

Kirmayer said that one of the most important aspects of friendships is a "sense of balance or equality."

"We don't want to feel though we're scorekeeping or counting the minutes, but there should be this spirit that each person is able to contribute as much as they want to," she said. A friend might communicate by talking more , for example, but you should still feel like they ask you questions and are interested in your life.

A friend who feels like more of an energy vampire can make you feel drained and used because one-sided friendships tend to create resentment over time.

2. They use 'brutal honesty' to criticize you

There's a fine line between that and constructive critiques. It's one thing for a friend to worry about your attachment to an abusive ex; it's another for them to comment on how you talk, your mannerisms, or your hobbies.

"We feel the truest sense of belonging and connection when we feel seen, heard, and appreciated for who we actually are," Kirmayer said. If you constantly get told you're doing something wrong, "it can end up feeling like that friendship is conditional on our willingness or ability to mold ourselves into who they want us to be."

Whether they're taking jabs out of potential jealousy or sending you long therapy-speak texts about your faults, they're not helping you grow — they're cutting you down.

3. They don't respond well to feedback

Another really important part of a solid friendship is their ability to take feedback, Kirmayer said.

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"When you share that something makes you uncomfortable, something they've said, are they receptive to that?" she said. "Are they willing to take accountability or just your hear you out in a way that allows for constructive conversations?"

If you notice that your friend is reactive to feedback no matter how politely and diplomatically it's presented, it sends the signal that you have to put up with their behavior or risk explosive conflict, neither of which is healthy.

4. They rarely initiate communication

Tying back to reciprocity, Kirmayer said it's really crucial for close friends to feel equal in making time for and prioritizing each other. There's a general balance between reaching out to each other or initiating plans, even if one person is a little busier or going through a major life change.

"That consistency is important for keeping our friendships thriving," she said. Otherwise, you might worry if your friend is quiet quitting the relationship if you're always the one to text first.

5. They don't take 'no' for an answer

Friends respect your boundaries , Kirmayer said. If you say no to talking about a vulnerable topic, do they step back or keep prodding? If you don't want to go out on a weeknight, do they listen or start shaming you?

She said someone not respecting the word "no" is a huge red flag in all relationships — and, ironically, can push you away from a friend even more.

6. They gossip in a way that tears people down

Not all gossip is bad, Kirmayer said, nor does it always mean someone who talks about others will talk about you.

"Sometimes, our friends are gossiping as a need to secure support or to set out our perspectives and experiences," she said. It can be a way to work through a problem or grow closer via shared values.

That being said, there's a difference between healthy gossip and a friend frequently putting other friends down to make themselves feel better. In general, she said a solid friendship should present other ways of connecting besides what you don't like about other people.

But if you get a pit in your stomach about all the small things your friend rips other people apart over, it might be a sign that they'd speak just as badly about you, too.

7. They're not interested in your growth

If you've known each other for a while, you'll inevitably experience some changes in your careers, interests, relationships, health, or general outlooks on life.

That's why Kirmayer said it's a great sign if your friend asks questions and actively wants to keep learning about you , "and that you aren't only repeating the same conversations that you've had for years on end."

If a friend is only invested in a past version of you — and actively rejects the newer updates in your life — it can be a sign that you're outgrowing each other .

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We asked teachers about how students are doing at their school. Overall, many teachers hold negative views about students’ academic performance and behavior.

• 48% say the academic performance of most students at their school is fair or poor; a third say it’s good and only 17% say it’s excellent or very good.
• 49% say students’ behavior at their school is fair or poor; 35% say it’s good and 13% rate it as excellent or very good.

Teachers in elementary, middle and high schools give similar answers when asked about students’ academic performance. But when it comes to students’ behavior, elementary and middle school teachers are more likely than high school teachers to say it’s fair or poor (51% and 54%, respectively, vs. 43%).

Teachers from high-poverty schools are more likely than those in medium- and low-poverty schools to say the academic performance and behavior of most students at their school are fair or poor.

The differences between high- and low-poverty schools are particularly striking. Most teachers from high-poverty schools say the academic performance (73%) and behavior (64%) of most students at their school are fair or poor. Much smaller shares of teachers from low-poverty schools say the same (27% for academic performance and 37% for behavior).

In turn, teachers from low-poverty schools are far more likely than those from high-poverty schools to say the academic performance and behavior of most students at their school are excellent or very good.

Lasting impact of the COVID-19 pandemic

Among those who have been teaching for at least a year, about eight-in-ten teachers say the lasting impact of the pandemic on students’ behavior, academic performance and emotional well-being has been very or somewhat negative. This includes about a third or more saying that the lasting impact has been very negative in each area.

Shares ranging from 11% to 15% of teachers say the pandemic has had no lasting impact on these aspects of students’ lives, or that the impact has been neither positive nor negative. Only about 5% say that the pandemic has had a positive lasting impact on these things.

A smaller majority of teachers (55%) say the pandemic has had a negative impact on the way parents interact with teachers, with 18% saying its lasting impact has been very negative.

These results are mostly consistent across teachers of different grade levels and school poverty levels.

Major problems at school

When we asked teachers about a range of problems that may affect students who attend their school, the following issues top the list:

• Poverty (53% say this is a major problem at their school)
• Chronic absenteeism – that is, students missing a substantial number of school days (49%)
• Anxiety and depression (48%)

One-in-five say bullying is a major problem among students at their school. Smaller shares of teachers point to drug use (14%), school fights (12%), alcohol use (4%) and gangs (3%).

Differences by school level

Similar shares of teachers across grade levels say poverty is a major problem at their school, but other problems are more common in middle or high schools:

• 61% of high school teachers say chronic absenteeism is a major problem at their school, compared with 43% of elementary school teachers and 46% of middle school teachers.
• 69% of high school teachers and 57% of middle school teachers say anxiety and depression are a major problem, compared with 29% of elementary school teachers.
• 34% of middle school teachers say bullying is a major problem, compared with 13% of elementary school teachers and 21% of high school teachers.

Not surprisingly, drug use, school fights, alcohol use and gangs are more likely to be viewed as major problems by secondary school teachers than by those teaching in elementary schools.

Differences by poverty level

Teachers’ views on problems students face at their school also vary by school poverty level.

Majorities of teachers in high- and medium-poverty schools say chronic absenteeism is a major problem where they teach (66% and 58%, respectively). A much smaller share of teachers in low-poverty schools say this (34%).

Bullying, school fights and gangs are viewed as major problems by larger shares of teachers in high-poverty schools than in medium- and low-poverty schools.

When it comes to anxiety and depression, a slightly larger share of teachers in low-poverty schools (51%) than in high-poverty schools (44%) say these are a major problem among students where they teach.  

Discipline practices

About two-thirds of teachers (66%) say that the current discipline practices at their school are very or somewhat mild – including 27% who say they’re very mild. Only 2% say the discipline practices at their school are very or somewhat harsh, while 31% say they are neither harsh nor mild.

We also asked teachers about the amount of influence different groups have when it comes to determining discipline practices at their school.

• 67% say teachers themselves don’t have enough influence. Very few (2%) say teachers have too much influence, and 29% say their influence is about right.

• 31% of teachers say school administrators don’t have enough influence, 22% say they have too much, and 45% say their influence is about right.
• On balance, teachers are more likely to say parents, their state government and the local school board have too much influence rather than not enough influence in determining discipline practices at their school. Still, substantial shares say these groups have about the right amount of influence.

Teachers from low- and medium-poverty schools (46% each) are more likely than those in high-poverty schools (36%) to say parents have too much influence over discipline practices.

In turn, teachers from high-poverty schools (34%) are more likely than those from low- and medium-poverty schools (17% and 18%, respectively) to say that parents don’t have enough influence.

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Prospective home owners are often lured to regional areas, but some who have moved say it comes with hidden costs

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Record low vacancy rates, soaring rents and interest rates that outpace wage growth have pushed about one in five Australians to consider moving out of the city .

But with a rapid rise in regional house prices , rental shortages and pressure on essential services , some who have made the big move are now counting the cost.

Beck Carter and her family left Bligh Park, near Windsor in Sydney’s west, in 2022. The family-of-three moved to Canowindra, about 60km from the regional city of Orange, for her husband’s work.

“I was caught off guard by the feeling of isolation and kind of a loss of identity that came with moving out here,” Carter says. “We love it… but it takes time to build those connections. We had no family, no friends, no backups.”

Housing is cheaper, but that doesn’t mean more disposable income.

“In the end, you’re actually paying less rent but you’re earning less as well,” she says. “And you’re paying higher fuel costs and travel … just getting your minimum health needs met is sometimes a much bigger challenge, that really caught me off guard.”

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Shortly after moving to the small town of 2,500 people, Carter was taken to hospital with RSV . She was urgently texting preschool parents from her hospital bed, organising somewhere for her daughter, who lives with anxiety and a joint hypermobility disorder, to stay overnight.

“We had to lean on people that we didn’t know very well to care for her and pick her up because there’s no one else,” she says. “I had to prepare them and say: ‘look, I’m really sorry, she may scream and cry all night’.”

Carter’s husband, who works in the stock feed industry, made the 500km round trip to Sydney to bring his mother to Canowindra to help.

Carter joined the local Country Women’s Association and has been “very intentional” about meeting new people. But she says she has had moments she wished she could go back to the city to be close to family, medical services and support structures.

Unfortunately, she says, they could only afford to make the move one way. “It wasn’t an option for us to go back,” she says. “We couldn’t have afforded to move back if we wanted to.”

The couple sold their home in Sydney after a series of interest rate rises and bought a home in Canowindra. They are planning to stay.

“You have to be prepared to play a long game,” she said. “You’re not just going to move and settle. We’re two years in and we’re still finding our footing, still figuring things out … my husband doesn’t have a GP. You’re not going to come out to a regional area and just live your life like you did in the city.”

‘Sweet spot’ of regional cities

Many people who move from city to country have a similar experience, says demographer Dr Liz Allen.

“We hear ‘oh, just get a better job, go out and find a house in a regional area’, and it’s often accompanied by the saying ‘that’s what I did’, or ‘in my day we worked harder, got a better paying job,’” she says.

“The idea that these anecdotes reflect reality is a smack in the face, because the reality for most Australians living beyond metropolitan areas is a tricky financial balance.”

The challenge of balancing secure employment, housing , education, and access to essential services outside the major cities has worsened under “paternalistic” housing policies, Allen says.

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She lists “performative” first home buyer policies with narrow eligibility criteria as among the barriers.

“We are entrenching intergenerational inequality where in order to get a go, you must own a home,” she says. “There are generations of people that will never know what it is to have housing security, whether that’s in long-term rentals or home ownership.”

Allan says that encouraging people to move regionally without first addressing housing policy will only exacerbate the problem.

“If you really want to get people living in homes, make policies that support people to be in secure rentals or in a position to own a home,” she says. “If you want to tell people to move to the regions, to isolated areas like the desert or the bush, maybe if they build it properly – people will come.”

The latest regional market update report from CoreLogic showed home values in regional areas are rising faster than in capital cities, up 1.2% compared to 1% in January of 2024.

Corelogic research director, Tim Lawless, says that’s due more to a slowing in city property values than an acceleration in regional growth. It is skewed towards regional cities like Bundaberg, Bunbury and Rockhampton, which offer more diverse economic and employment opportunities.

“Regional cities in the ‘sweet spot’ — offering commuting options to a capital city, a lifestyle dividend, and affordable housing — will likely experience stronger demand than they did pre-covid,” Lawless says.

The Regional Institute of Australia chief executive, Liz Ritchie, says that home ownership is still a more attainable goal in the regions than the cities and that the financial security of moving from renting to owning can be a “life-changing experience”.

But she says local governments in regional areas urgently need better services to support the population shift.

“There’s such an exciting opportunity for decision makers who are bold and brave enough to stand up and make that call, say our country is changing and that we need to do some work to prepare for this,” Ritchie says.

Communities that are not welcoming will not hold on to tree-changers.

“If you don’t connect to the community, you will ultimately move back [to the city],” she says. “These towns perhaps aren’t gentrified, but they are offering affordable housing, a community that is welcoming.”

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There’s No Such Thing as an American Bible

By Esau McCaulley

Contributing Opinion Writer

The presumptive Republican nominee for president of the United States, who weeks ago started selling shoes , is now peddling Bibles. During Holy Week.

What’s special about this Bible? So many things. For example, according to a promotional website, it’s the only Bible endorsed by Donald Trump. It’s also the only one endorsed by the country singer Lee Greenwood. Admittedly, the translation isn’t distinctive — it’s your standard King James Version — but the features are unique. This Bible includes the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, the Declaration of Independence, the Pledge of Allegiance and part of the lyrics of Mr. Greenwood’s song “God Bless the USA.” Perhaps most striking, the cover of the Bible does not include a cross or any symbol of the Christian tradition; instead, it is emblazoned with the American flag.

While part of me wants to laugh at the absurdity of it — and marvel at the sheer audacity — I find the messaging unsettling and deeply wrong. This God Bless the USA Bible, as it’s officially named, focuses on God’s blessing of one particular people. That is both its danger and, no doubt for some, its appeal.

Whether this Bible is an example of Christian nationalism I will leave to others. It is at least an example of Christian syncretism, a linking of certain myths about American exceptionalism and the Christian faith. This is the American church’s consistent folly: thinking that we are the protagonists in a story that began long before us and whose main character is in fact the Almighty.

Holy Week is the most sacred portion of the Christian calendar, a time when the church recounts the central events of our faith’s narrative, climaxing in the death and resurrection of Jesus. That story, unlike the parochial God Bless the USA Bible, does not belong to any culture.

Holy Week is celebrated on every continent and in too many languages to number. Some of the immigrants Mr. Trump declared were “ poisoning the blood” of America will probably shout “Christ is risen!” this Easter. Many of them come from the largely Christian regions of Latin America and the Caribbean. They may have entered the country with Bibles in their native tongues nestled securely among their other belongings.

One of the beauties of the Christian faith is that it leaps over the lines dividing countries, leading the faithful to call fellow believers from very different cultures brothers and sisters. Most of the members of this international community consist of the poor living in Africa, Asia and Latin America. There are more Spanish-speaking Christians than English- speaking ones .

If there are central messages that emerge from the variety of services that take place during Holy Week, for many Christians they are the setting aside of power to serve, the supremacy of love, the offer of divine forgiveness and the vulnerability of a crucified God.

This is not the stuff of moneymaking schemes or American presidential campaigns.

It was Pontius Pilate , standing in as the representative of the Roman Empire, who sentenced Jesus to death. The Easter story reminds believers that empires are more than willing to sacrifice the innocent if it allows rulers to stay in power. The church sees Christ’s resurrection as liberating the believer from the power of sin. The story challenges imperial modes of thinking, supplanting the endless pursuit of power with the primacy of love and service.

Easter, using the language of St. Augustine, represents the victory of the City of God over the City of Man. It declares the limits of the moral reasoning of nation-states and has fortified Christians who’ve resisted evil regimes such as fascists in South America, Nazis in Germany, apartheid in South Africa and segregation in the United States.

For any politician to suppose that a nation’s founding documents and a country music song can stand side by side with biblical texts fails at a theological and a moral level. I can’t imagine people in other countries going for anything like it. It is hard to picture a modern “God Bless England” Bible with elements of British common law appended to Christianity’s most sacred texts.

I am glad for the freedoms that we share as Americans. But the idea of a Bible explicitly made for one nation displays a misunderstanding of the story the Bible attempts to tell. The Christian narrative culminates in the creation of the Kingdom (and family) of God, a transnational community united by faith and mutual love.

Roman Catholics , Anglicans and Orthodox Christians, who together claim around 1.5 billion members, describe the Bible as a final authority in matters of faith. Evangelicals, who have overwhelmingly supported Mr. Trump over the course of three election cycles, are known for their focus on Scripture, too. None of these traditions cite or refer to any American political documents in their doctrinal statements — and for good reason.

This Bible may be unique in its form, but the agenda it pursues has recurred throughout history. Christianity is often either co-opted or suppressed; it is rarely given the space to be itself. African American Christians have long struggled to disentangle biblical texts from their misuse in the United States. There is a reason that the abolitionist Frederick Douglass said that between the Christianity of this land (America) and the Christianity of Christ, he recognized the “widest possible difference.”

And while Christianity was used to give theological cover to North American race-based chattel slavery, it was violently attacked in places like El Salvador and Uganda, when leaders including the archbishops Oscar Romero and Janani Luwum spoke out against political corruption.

The work of the church is to remain constantly vigilant to maintain its independence and the credibility of its witness. In the case of this particular Bible, discerning what is happening is not difficult. Christians are being played. Rather than being an appropriate time to debut a patriotic Bible, Easter season is an opportune moment for the church to recover the testimony of the supremacy of the cross over any flag, especially one on the cover of a Bible.

Esau McCaulley ( @esaumccaulley ) is a contributing Opinion writer, the author of “ How Far to the Promised Land: One Black Family’s Story of Hope and Survival in the American South ” and an associate professor of New Testament at Wheaton College.

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'There's no Gavin and Stacey without Fat Friends'

It's a drama about a fictional slimming club - and the set where Ruth Jones and James Corden first met.

Fat Friends came to our screens seven years before the Welsh-English comedy classic Gavin and Stacey.

The show, set in Leeds, is now winning new fans after dropping on Netflix.

One of the cast members, Gaynor Faye, said Gavin and Stacey may never have existed without Fat Friends.

In series one of Fat Friends, first broadcast 24 years ago, Jones played Kelly Chadwick, a bride-to-be struggling to fit into her wedding dress, while Corden was bullied teenager Jamie Rymer.

Jones said she only found out the series was back on screen after a text from Corden saying it was number two on Netflix.

Former Coronation Street and Emmerdale star Faye, who played Lauren in the series, also had similar surprised calls when the series appeared on Netflix.

It was Faye's mum, the late Kay Mellor, who wrote the series.

"Fat Friends was a phenomenon," Faye told the Lucy Owen programme on BBC Radio Wales .

"My mum knew what people wanted to watch and everyone is affected by weight.

"Whether you're too small, too big - or you think you are - and she saw the fun in everything."

Alison Steadman and Sheridan Smith - who played Pam and Rudi in Gavin and Stacey respectively - also appeared in Fat Friends.

"Ruth and James may not have met if it wasn't for Fat Friends and I know they were writing while they were on Fat Friends," Faye said.

Its four series originally ran from 2000 to 2005 on ITV.

"My mum gave Ruth her first writing break because Ruth said, 'Oh I'd like to be writer' so she came and worked on The Chase which was another of my mum's dramas.

"So she kind of cut her teeth on my mum's drama... she's got a lot to answer for my mum, most of it wonderful."

Faye said her mum also supported Swansea-born Russell T Davies - who is behind such work as Queer As Folk, It's A Sin and Doctor Who - when he was starting out as a writer.

"She's done incredible work and inspired so many incredible writers now and mentored so many people.

"She's found actors like James Corden, Jude Law, she's mentored writers [like] Ruth Jones, Sally Wainwright, Russell T Davies, myself.

"Her work is incredible and it needs to be celebrated. I'm just so pleased it's out there and that other people are getting to watch it."

Although Fat Friends is back on screens, Jones said there were no plans for any new episodes of Gavin and Stacey.

She said: "As I've said many, many, many, many times, James and I would announce it and we haven't announced anything."

The last episode ended with Nessa's proposal to Smithy. So does Ruth know what his answer is?

"No, I don't. That's where it was left.

"I think it's quite nice that people can just imagine for themselves what happened, you know?"

Gaynor Faye is talking to Lucy Owen on BBC Radio Wales on Saturday at 12:00 BST and it is available after on BBC Sounds

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A handful of garden dirt contains microscopic mysteries

If you give a scientist a microscope, there is almost no telling what wonders they can discover. Some of the really powerful microscopes are capable of enabling these nature sleuths to examine something as otherwise uninteresting (such as regular old backyard dirt) and be able to decipher clues about what the natural world looked like long, long ago.

Here, in the middle of America, native grasslands dominated the landscapes. Scientists, however, are eager to know the specific details on these plant communities way back in the ancient past. With the passage of time, the organic components of the grasslands have long since rotted and disappeared. Nevertheless, that's not to say that no clues whatsoever are still hanging around. The native grasses' "kidney stones" (of a sort) persist in the soil, and their distinctive shape can inform scientists of what species of grass used to be present.

Scientists are a sophisticated lot and are not of a wont to be talking about such things as "kidney stones." They have an entirely different name for these erosion-resistant structures: "phytoliths."

You should now be able to impress your family and friends with your newfound knowledge of ancient meadows.  

Then again, throwing around a word such as "phytoliths" may just have a chilling effect on any conversation in which you might join.

Neil Garrison was the longtime naturalist at a central Oklahoma nature center. His email is [email protected].