FRIENDSHIP

by Theresa Otu

Frienship is what keeps our humanity and strengthens our relationships in this world. Even the creator calls us friends. It is priceless and precious to those who understand its worth.

Here is an extract from a friend of mine on true friendship. Enjoy this short article and apply it in your daily relationship with those around you.

"WHO IS YOUR TRUE FRIEND?

1. A true friend is always near, he/she loves and respects you.
2. A true friend rejoices in your fortunes and is not jealous of your success in life.
3. He/she adds to your happiness, shares your disappointments and helps you cope with your sorrows.
4. He/she is faithful to your aspirations ans is a trustworthy confidente.
5. A true friend enables your lives, brings out the best in you, inspires you to achieve greater intellectual and spiritual height. A true friend has an instiable thirst for knowledge and an ambition to improve.
6. A true friend always stand by you, in good and in bad times.
7. He/she appreciates you, without him, you are not what you are; one is never poor, even though his or her clothes maybe worn out and his purse is empty, if he still has the love and understanding of loyal friends.

"Indeed, true friendship lies in the affection and the comradeship between one human being and another" (Mahatma Gandhi).
Your true friend should tell better of you than you do".

The ship that should never sink is friendship.