Friends
- S TA C Y M U G A M B I
CHOOSE THOSE WHO CHOOSE YOU.
Friendship is a concept that is often
misunderstood especially by those of us
trying to discover ourselves in this confusing,
dark and sensitive teenage and young adult
stage. Seeing as I have not lived long enough
to have experienced it all and to know
everything, I'd like you to get comfortable
and let me share with you some of the
valuable lessons I have learnt along the way.
1. Having a small circle of friends doesn't
make you less worthy or unpopular.
Crowds often mislead us, and no matter how
mentally strong you are or how much you
claim that you cannot be inuenced by peer
pressure, half of the decisions you make at
this point and time of your life are based on a
crowd mentality and I can guarantee that at
the end of it all you'll regret it.
Having fewer friends who appreciate you,
build you up and are genuinely concerned
about you, is a blessing. A few real friends are
more valuable than a crowd of people that
seem to hang on to your every word. That
small circle of real friends can be a strength in
times of need.
2. Choose friends who choose you.
Good friends never make you feel secluded;
they never make you feel as though you don't
belong. If you constantly have to force your
way into your friend`s plans or have to beg
for their company, it's about time you pack
your bags and check out of that friendship,
because you're not needed there.
You should never have to beg for company or
time from those who genuinely love you.
Those want to spend time with you will
denitely create time for you, and those who
love you will denitely show it. They will never
make you feel left out intentionally.
3. Genuine friends look out for you no
matter what.
A good friend always has your back. They will
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