We go through life making and unmaking
friends. Some of them we outgrow, some outgrow us while we leave some because
they have shown themselves to be wolves in sheep clothing. However, we need a
few people in our corner who would make the journey less tedious. These people
would be there even when it is not all that convenient for them, they would do
contribute significantly to you being the best you can be.
friends. Some of them we outgrow, some outgrow us while we leave some because
they have shown themselves to be wolves in sheep clothing. However, we need a
few people in our corner who would make the journey less tedious. These people
would be there even when it is not all that convenient for them, they would do
contribute significantly to you being the best you can be.
Herein, we would discuss six types of
friends who you should make mainstays in your life as you grow up. They have
qualities you should look out for. After reading this article, don’t forget to
hug your best buds and let them know that they mean the world to you!
friends who you should make mainstays in your life as you grow up. They have
qualities you should look out for. After reading this article, don’t forget to
hug your best buds and let them know that they mean the world to you!
1.
People who keep pushing you to be more
People who keep pushing you to be more
These are the cheerleaders in our
lives. These are the kind of people who will stand by your side, come what may.
They are the ones who believe in you when you doubt yourself. They keep you
standing and moving towards your goal when you would rather rest on your
laurels and quit.
lives. These are the kind of people who will stand by your side, come what may.
They are the ones who believe in you when you doubt yourself. They keep you
standing and moving towards your goal when you would rather rest on your
laurels and quit.
They let you mope a little when you
are beaten and then get you fired up again, ready to keep going. You definitely
should cherish your bond with such friends because they genuinely wish for your
happiness and success.
are beaten and then get you fired up again, ready to keep going. You definitely
should cherish your bond with such friends because they genuinely wish for your
happiness and success.
2.
The loyal confidant
The loyal confidant
There is that one person you unload
to. Someone who listens without interrupting, without judging. When you feel
pressured, this person is who you talk to and you feel that less pressured.
This is a friend for the ages. S/he listens. S/he has created a space where
both of you can speak freely. S/he has created a safe space. Keep such a person
and such a relationship. You also should, in turn, be a good friend to such a
person. !
to. Someone who listens without interrupting, without judging. When you feel
pressured, this person is who you talk to and you feel that less pressured.
This is a friend for the ages. S/he listens. S/he has created a space where
both of you can speak freely. S/he has created a safe space. Keep such a person
and such a relationship. You also should, in turn, be a good friend to such a
person. !
3.
A mentor
A mentor
At one point, we all were beginners.
Things are a bit easier when you have someone showing you the way as you work
towards garnering experience; someone mentoring you from time to time.
Things are a bit easier when you have someone showing you the way as you work
towards garnering experience; someone mentoring you from time to time.
Always stay in touch with your mentor
mostly because s/he has been where you currently are and has stepped past in.
because he’s already been there where you stand today. You would possibly save
yourself from committing blunders – that’s what mentors are for. You mentor
could anyone who has done the job of lighting up your mind with the right path.
They could be your parents, your teacher, or even a friend of yours (with some
experience).
mostly because s/he has been where you currently are and has stepped past in.
because he’s already been there where you stand today. You would possibly save
yourself from committing blunders – that’s what mentors are for. You mentor
could anyone who has done the job of lighting up your mind with the right path.
They could be your parents, your teacher, or even a friend of yours (with some
experience).
4.
A “no matter what” friend
A “no matter what” friend
What boring lives we will have without
an adventurous sidekick by our side. Someone who could say “I am up for this”
even over the worst of your ideas. Life’s always giving a chance for an
adventure to happen. Who to take along, you would ask? – Your sidekick of
course.
an adventurous sidekick by our side. Someone who could say “I am up for this”
even over the worst of your ideas. Life’s always giving a chance for an
adventure to happen. Who to take along, you would ask? – Your sidekick of
course.
Want to go for a crazy long-drive in
an insane weather? You know who to take. Having such friend by your side always
makes this sure that you keep pushing the boundaries of your comfort zone well
enough.
an insane weather? You know who to take. Having such friend by your side always
makes this sure that you keep pushing the boundaries of your comfort zone well
enough.
5.
The Energizer
The Energizer
Know someone who can’t simply rest?
They’re important too. I don’t mean that you should push yourself to do it all
like he is doing, NO. The energizer is actually an important source of
motivation.
They’re important too. I don’t mean that you should push yourself to do it all
like he is doing, NO. The energizer is actually an important source of
motivation.
Such people usually are organized and
their energy and verve and the vibe are usually infectious. These kinds of
people are always good to have positivity around. Not only that but they also
know how to encourage you when a wonderful possibility comes your way.
their energy and verve and the vibe are usually infectious. These kinds of
people are always good to have positivity around. Not only that but they also
know how to encourage you when a wonderful possibility comes your way.
6.
The best friend
The best friend
This should not just be thrown around
nor is it a title to just bestow on anyone. The best friend has most, if not
all the qualities and is literally the best at being your friend. This person
does not necessarily have to be of the same gender as you. Yes, it is that
crazy best friend who would rather be brutally honest without being judgmental.
nor is it a title to just bestow on anyone. The best friend has most, if not
all the qualities and is literally the best at being your friend. This person
does not necessarily have to be of the same gender as you. Yes, it is that
crazy best friend who would rather be brutally honest without being judgmental.
For whatever reason, they know how to
make you laugh, keep your secrets, and most importantly they know the right way
to motivate you.
make you laugh, keep your secrets, and most importantly they know the right way
to motivate you.
“Surround yourself with good people
with heaps of positivity”.
with heaps of positivity”.
