I totally agree to the principle that to be truly happy, we must be contented with what we have instead of asking or wishing for more. From our material possessions, status in life and most especially to our personal relationships, we must learn to be satisfied and be willing to accept what we have.
But this doesn’t mean that we should be lax and we should go with the flow just because we are “satisifed” with the things and people around us. Still, let’s make sure that we are always trying to be better in areas in life we know very well that we can improve on.
One good example is improving your relationship with your best friend. But instead of asking him/her to be this or that so he/she can be your official “best” friend, why not initiate the change yourself?
Below are 20 ways you can be the best friend ever:
1. Do not tell her secrets to anyone unless you are permitted to. This is the number one rule and the make it or break it trust exam in your entire relationship.
2. Address her in a name she will feel loved like “Bessy”, “Pretty Friend”, “Sis”, etc.
3. Set a picture of you with him/her as your profile photo/cover photo in Facebook at least once.
4. Comment on almost all her activities in Facebook.
5. Be in good terms with his/her family. So the family can trust you, as well.
6. Go to a concert, party or gig she wants to attend to, even if you have no interest with it.
7. Deal with arguments in a calm manner and forget about your pride if needed.
8. Defend him/her to people who insult her.
9. Do not tolerate his/her wrongdoings or bad habits. Be an honest friend and tell him/her on the face that she’s doing something not so nice and you are concerned about him/her.
10. When you are together, try to avoid your smartphone as much as possible, unless you are using it together.
11. Talk about crazy stuff, none sense and laugh together! Appreciate each other’s weirdness.
12. Be an active listener. Learn to discern when you should not talk and just listen to your friend.
13. Bring him/her fruits or a get-well-soon note if he/she is sick. This is a classic yet still a very sweet friend deed.
14. Fulfill your promises but be very careful in making new ones.
15. Allow your friend to have other friends, too. Do not be too possessive.
16. Eat out together or have a sleepover.
17. Help him/her with an assignment/project.
18. Buy her something (anything) on his/her birthday. It doesn’t matter how cheap the things is. It’s the thought that counts, after all.
19. Give him/her time alone. All of us needs to be with our own selves once in a while.
20. If one or both of you are busy with life’s demands, do not fail to keep in touch. A real friend calls (or texts)! To do this, choose a promo that will give the best value to your money. Try Globe’s newest prepaid promo!
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xoxo,
Hanna
