Amazing reasons why we all need friends

A friend is a person who can pick you up when you fall. It is that person that brings happiness in your life and you can share with him or her personal and life stories. Personally I have uncountable cases where have been rescued by friends in various circumstances either emotionally, economically and socially. We might not realise how important a pal can be until we are in a difficulty where even family members cannot assist.

A friend can be easily got but easily lost, since this is two way responsibilities to ensure that the friendship grows and stabilises. In most cases communication and keeping in touch is key way of making sure that friendship does not fade way.  The society puts more emphasis on romantic relationships, not knowing the significance of friendship, a friend can assist you fight stress, and have good health. Lacking friends can lead to damages just as smoking and excessive alcohol drinking.

Well, maintaining and making friends can really take time but the benefits are very plenty, just to list a few.

Improves your mood,-when you spend time with positive friends you most likely going to be happy and resultantly good mood. Support at time of difficulties- when someone is ill, aging or on the verge of death, you need people on your side. Help you reach your goals- when you are pursuing life goals you need friends to keep you encouraged.

In my lifetime experience, I will gladly acknowledge that indeed we need friends and if need be a tight network of them. When you listen to powerful global leaders, they continuously state that it is through friends that they achieved their victories. Nelson Mandela, a world renowned liberal leader was always on record in ensuring good relationship with people and even nations.

Most people will appreciate that networking is very important aspect in life, but you will hear them naively dismiss it as a waste of time. If networking is important why can’t we take time at least every week to build some network with others?

Tips to be friendlier

Focus on others rather than yourself –a social person will show interest on others rather concentrating on his/her personal preferences. Pay attention to others- by being attentive to others helps you understand them well and faster. If possible switch off your phone and closely listen. Here, small things matter, such as remembering the story they told you, their preferences, and what is going on their lives. Self-disclosure –talk vividly with other people for them to see a trustful and reliable person in their lives.

 

Overcoming barriers

In some cases many people will give excuses of not having a bunch of friends, but trust me these are just “excuses”.  These are some of approaches to safeguard your friendship’

Find time for your pals; if possible put it in your calendar in case you are too busy. Mix businesses and pleasure; integrate your daily activities with pleasurable activities to enable you interact deeper with your friends. Group them; if you are unable to meet one by one, organise for a group get together. And of course be friends you like to have-golden rule.

Let’s Take care of our friendship circles;

 

The writer is a passionate writer and aspiring Actuary