Sometimes in life it is hard to keep up with all the latest customs, like BFF, good friends and best friends.
There seems to be such a difference between them.
A good friend will tell you what you want to hear. A best friend will tell you the truth.
A good friend wants to talk about your problems. A best friend wants to help you with your problems.
A good friend expects you to always be there for them. A best friend expects to always be there for you.
A good friendship helps you both on your journey through your lives. Your friend is like a mirror who reflects back to you who you are to them. Your good traits shine and close friends never overreact or judge you. Friends encourage and support us, as we do them. Think how much better it is to give, rather than receive in a friendship. Try to create opportunities to spend time with others and get to know them as individuals.
Usually, friendships fall into two categories. One is where you discuss movies, pop culture, latest gossip and the weather. The other is where you get to know the other person earnestly, from aspirations to fears, from goals to dreams. It is very important that the other person needs to share your life too. Let them see you when you are in rough waters of your life and how you deal with it. Always be there for your friend.
Having a best friend is not only heartwarming, but it is life affirming. When you stop and think of it, your greatest jewels in life turn out to be your friends!
Read more posts by Mary Ann Sheveland. Mary is a blogger for JenningsWire.
Mary Ann Sheveland
Mary Ann grew up in Brownwood, a small central Texas town. Her early love of the violin, which developed at the age of ten, and subsequent mastery of the instrument opened many opportunities for her. She was mentored and prepared for her musical journey from the director of the Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra. She auditioned and was selected to join the Blue Jeans Symphony Orchestra. The orchestra was underwritten by Levi Straus Blue Jean Manufacturer and the City of Estes Park, Colorado. Two musical students from each state were selected and concerts were given each Sunday afternoon in a natural amphitheater in the Rocky Mountains. Mary Ann remains an alumnus of this group which is an active symphony now making their home in Breckenridge, Colorado. Mary Ann also played in the Las Vegas, Wichita Falls and Austin Symphony Orchestras.
She had a busy career beginning at the Governor’s Office in Colorado. Then fourteen years at a Texas Trade Association. She was Manager of a Computer Magazine Publishing Company. The last few years of working were spent in sales, which led to her home office, as her husband’s health declined.
Since her husband’s death, Mary Ann has written several books, including a Book of Poetry, Children’s Short Stories, Reflections, The Pioneers and her just published book, Journey of My Heart, A Memoir.
During the last quarter of 2012 Mary Ann was engaged with speaking engagements and book signings in several states, as well as radio interviews from New York City, Dallas, Denver, Portland and Seattle, Washington.
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Made me stop and think a moment about the people I call “friends.” So many people have drifted in and out of my life over the years, but there are a few gems who have stayed with me for thick and thin – and know all of my deep dark secrets but love me anyway. I love you guys!!!