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Is it wrong to have expectations from friends?
While it’s noble to have high expectations, they often lead us to disappointment. Having too-low expectations, however, doesn’t fulfill us. It’s far better to have realistic expectations of friends. We can then accept our friends’ flaws and enjoy their presence more.
How do I stop expecting from my best friend?
9 Things You Need to Stop Expecting From Others
- Don’t expect people to agree every time you speak.
- Don’t expect others to acknowledge you when you berate yourself.
- Don’t expect others to respect you when you don’t respect yourself.
- Don’t expect others to tell you what to do when you have no idea what you want.
What should you expect from your best friend?
For me, a good friend has to be open-minded and reliable. Also, I think my friend hasn’t to be noisy and judgmental. Because friendship is when two people always be in touch and can help each other with their troubles. As well as that, a friend should be someone you can have good fun with them.
What is the quality of best friend?
Honesty. Of all the traits a good friend could have, honesty is certainly among the most important. An honest friend is someone who can and will tell you the truth instead of lying to you to keep you happy or placate you. A good friend will tell you the truth even if it’s hard, Cristerna says, because they love you.
How do you describe your best friend?
Words to Describe Qualities of a Good Friend
| affable | affectionate | attentive |
|---|---|---|
| sensitive | sincere | sociable |
| sweet | sympathetic | tactful |
| thoughtful | trustworthy | truthful |
| warm | warm-hearted | winning |
How do you know if someone is a good friend?
Someone can be caring and yet give more attention to his or her family. Someone can be fun to shop with but not to sit next to at a formal dinner. Someone can be relied on to pick up a friend’s children at school, but cannot be counted on to come to other places punctually.
What to stop expecting from others?
10 Things to Stop Expecting from Others. 1 1. Validation. Don’t expect other people to validate your worth. Your value lies within yourself. Other people are tuned in to their own lives, busy 2 2. Praise and Appreciation. 3 3. Motivation. 4 4. Understanding. 5 5. Optimism.
Is it okay to do a big favor for a friend?
Someone who does a huge favor for a friend should do it because it is the right thing to do. If he or she expects the other person to be appreciative—indefinitely—that person is likely to be disappointed. In fact, really big favors tend to interrupt friendships. (“Neither a borrower nor a lender be.”)
Is a friend a burden or a blessing?
A friend may not supply everything someone may want, but a friend should not be a burden. A few friends can be expected to rise to any occasion and be “true friends;” but others can be considered good friends and still fall short of this ideal. How do you measure a friend?