What do I look for in a friend, you ask?

[jenny_evergreen]

Are there any must-have traits, such as intelligence, humour, and integrity, that you look for in potential friends? Have you ever made exceptions? How did it work out

Comments

[bkwrrm_tx]

You know, when I read that and realize that we're friends? I have to conclude I'm a pretty nifty person. :-)

*hugs*

[jenny_evergreen]

Indeed, you ARE a VERY nifty person. :) *HUG*

[browngirl]

I am saving these words in my memories, as they are wonderfully wise.

[jenny_evergreen]

Ooh, you know how to hit my happy button. ;) *hug*

[tru2myart]

:hugs you tight: Day or night, I'm here whenever you need me. I know I've been an incredibly busy friend but you have an open door with me.

[jenny_evergreen]

*hugs* It's good to hear that.

[laurens10]

"To be my friend, you must BE my friend...you must reciprocate the relationship, not, of course, on a point-by-point system, but, generally, if I'm putting in a lot more than I'm getting back over a long period of time, even if the neglect is entirely benign, I'm going to walk away, for my own mental health

[jenny_evergreen]

I'm sorry you went through that!

I haven't had that sort of thing happen, most of my experiences have been of benign neglect or lack of guts to tell me they don't really like me.

[guruwench]

Very well-said, all of this. :)

I'm often a bit sad when I realize a friendship has had its day, but I'm better than I used to be about accepting that people sometimes grow apart.

I've also had relationships that were more take (from them) than give, and they're exhausting.

[jenny_evergreen]

Thanks! I am pleased with it. :)

*nod* I am sad, too, and there have been truly fantastic people I've walked away from because they simply did not have room in their lives for me, but I'm a happier, healthier person for it.