'Qualities of a Friend\r'

'Everyday we meet people. Many of them draw instant acquaintances and most acquaintances bloom into comradeship. Often this diversity period occurs gradually. Friends come into ours stretch outs and go. Few stay a while longer and fewer still relegate footprints in our hearts and the sands of while. Who is a title-holder and what are the qualities a title-holder should possess? The exposition of a genius and association varies with each individual.\r\nFor me, a smashing friend is someone who understands me, accepts me for what I am and at the same time inspires me to do the exceed. At a personal level, a true friend should not give up on me, should constantly forgive my mistakes and neer judge me by actions as sometimes my actions may be rash and inconside grass overe. We live in a very competitive world. intimately of us are caught up in the rat race of paper chase, mounting work pressure level and demanding family commitments take a toll on our time and energy.\r\n Consequently most of us experience musical mode swings due to high expectations placed upon us. It is during times give care these, when we are burdened with responsibilities and life seems to be an immortal uphill struggle, that we seek the comforting words of a friend; a friend who urges you to pick up the pieces and move on. A good friend is everlastingly there to lend a helping good deal or to lend us a bring up to cry on. At the same time, a friend should be trustworthy and loyal.\r\nWhen friends trust us with secrets, we should never betray their commitnce. No one can confide in someone whom he cannot trust to deem his secrets. True friendship is demanding. It requires loyalty, trust, empathy, support and understanding. However, one should never expect such(prenominal) virtues in a friend unless he is willing to offer these virtues in return. In other words, one must be a friend to have a friend. It may be impossible to find all these virtues in a single friend.\r\nHow ever, should I come across such a friend; I shall treasure our friendship for life. As I reminisce about the good times I have shared with the best of my friends, the words of William Shakespeare keeps ringing in my ears. â€Å"The friends thou has, and their word meaning tired, Grapple them to thy soul with hoops of steel. ” Yes, friendship that has stood the experiment of time should be most revered and expert is the man who is blessed with such a friend.\r\n'