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Naturally, when I was younger, I wanted to have a lot of friends to prove my popularity. I thought if I had a ton of friends then it would fulfill me but as I have gotten, I know that this is not the case.
I have also been shown time and time again, that it is easy to acquire friendships; however, maintaining them can be more challenging. Especially as we become more healthy and evolve, I have decided that I don’t need to be friends with everyone.
In my life, I strive for health and that goes with friendships, too. Therefore, if a bond with someone, friend or not, becomes unhealthy, I am okay with releasing it. There is a huge difference between unhealthy and experiencing differences in any relationship.
Here are 9 signs of healthy friendships:
1. You feel heard.
2. You don’t gossip about other friends of yours.
3. There is trust.
4. You can depend on them.
5. They do not disappear on you during a disagreement or when you confront them on an issue.
6. They respect your boundaries.
7. There is as much listening and understanding as there is talking.
8. There is no hierarchy. No person is above another.
9. You feel understood, supported and as though they are loyal to you.