A friend should be sincere in his feelings, there is no place for flattery and hypocrisy. Even when the truth can hurt, only a friend will find the strength to say it in person, without concealing anything.

There is no room for envy and rivalry between friends. Only a true friend will rejoice for another as well as for himself.

But friendship is a fragile crystal bowl. It must be protected from careless offensive words, from outbursts of irritation and anger. Of course, real friendship cannot be broken by a simple quarrel or disagreement, but there is no need to triple the tests for strength either. After all, having a true friend is an amazing gift. It is a miracle to know that you are not alone in the world and there is someone who will always lend his shoulder and stand next to him, will not turn away in the face of trouble or difficulties.

Do I need to try to be better for the sake of a friend, because a faithful friend will accept us as we are? Of course you need to. Still, friendship is based on mutual assistance and mutual benefit. If one side only gives, and the other only accepts, without contributing anything in return, then such a relationship is very far from real friendship. For the sake of a friend, you definitely need to become better, kinder and more attentive. A friend is a mirror of ourselves. Do not expect loyalty and devotion from a friend if we ourselves cannot boast of such traits.