First of, I would like to commend Nuffnang, so as Globe for coming up with such an awesome idea of making us do self-check if we really act as a good friend to our friends, or otherwise.
I really thought of many ways to becoming the best friend someone could ever have, and below is my top 20!
1. LISTEN. Sometimes all we need is someone who listens --- without saying anything at all. In school, we are being taught that conversation is exchanging ideas. But that's not the whole meaning of it in real life. Most of the times, by merely listening, you've expressed already what's in your heart more than words can say.
2. BE OPEN. We become more comfortable to those people who share their thoughts more often than those who don't. It is because we became familiar --- we're able to determine their likes and dislikes, what makes them happy and what makes them sad.
3. BE HONEST. Be honest, doesn't mean saying that truth about your life. Being honest is being true about how you really feel about something. If you don't want it, say you don't. If you do, say you do. Do not fake it, I'm telling you, he/she would know.
4. ADJUST. In contradict to #3, we also need to adjust. Yeah we have to be honest, but not to the point that we hurt a friend. If we have to like what they like, fine. Give it a shot, we might be fond of it anyway, who knows? But just try. He/she will appreciate you for trying.
5. GIVE AND TAKE. Adjustment must come from both parties, not one-sided, or the latter will be burned out.
6. TALK. Talk as in talk. Do not gossip, lols. Just talk about anything --- your family, love life, work, hobbies.
7. CRY. Show your friend your weak side and make him/her feel that you need his/her presence. That way, you'll satisfy his/her need to be needed.
8. LET HER/HIM CRY. It's okay to show your friend your weak side, but you can't be weak all the times. Remember give and take? If your friend is on his/her down time, you gotta be strong for him/her.
9. LAUGH. We can't be serious all the times. We have to be humorous. Laugh together, do not laugh at each other --- not unless you both do not mean harm, then it's okay to laugh at each other but be sure to know your limits.
10. TRAVEL. Go elsewhere, other than office and home. Me, I invited my friends to join me this coming Saturday to climb Pico de Loro, lols. It's not their thing though, but I just want to be with them on top of the mountain.
11. SPEND TIME WITH EACH OTHER'S FAMILY. Invite them for lunch or dinner, or if there are family gatherings. Make them feel that your family is theirs as well. Last week, it was my nephew's birthday and I had Carrieh, one of my best friends in office, to join us. She appreciated that we treat her as part of our family.
12. DO CHORES TOGETHER. It may sound funny but it isn't for gurls. Wash clothes together, general cleaning for example, anything. It's a great feeling for us women when something was accomplished at home, when it comes to chores.
13. EAT OUT. While eating is the best time to crack jokes or share problems or simply talk about how your day was. Do this more often gives you more chances of being more and more closer to each other.
14. COOK. Oh gurls, we love to cook. It's more more fun if we do it together. More laughter, less pagod.
15. KARAOKE. Sing your hearts out! Singing in karaoke is not good alone. It's a great bonding time. I tell you, it really is!
16. DANCE. Nowadays, you see people dancing everywhere. Oh I can't explain why it's so addictive, but really, kinect is the best game ever for me, thank you Microsoft!!! I do not know what other games does it play, but Dance Central, it is the bestest!
17. GO TO CHURCH TOGETHER. Do not forget the Sabbath day. It is not made to spend time with friends, but to spend time with God. Going to church together, is the best bonding experience ever. It's unexplainable. My Christian friends and I know.
18. DON'T FORGET TO SAY "I LOVE YOU". I don't know why others are so afraid to say these words, but I know that these words mean a lot if said with sincerity. Say it as a matter of fact and not as a matter of form. You won't be friends if you don't love each other in the first place.
19. PRAY. Praying doesn't have to be together. Pray for each other, secretly will do. One of my daily prayers was to retain my current TRUE friends and add more to my list.
20. A REAL FRIEND CALLS. With GoUnli20, it’s now easy to call without a need for a prefix and it’s just P20 for unli calls, 15mb of mobile surfing, and 20 texts to all networks! Kaya if you need a friend, don’t call me, I’ll call you!
2. BE OPEN. We become more comfortable to those people who share their thoughts more often than those who don't. It is because we became familiar --- we're able to determine their likes and dislikes, what makes them happy and what makes them sad.
3. BE HONEST. Be honest, doesn't mean saying that truth about your life. Being honest is being true about how you really feel about something. If you don't want it, say you don't. If you do, say you do. Do not fake it, I'm telling you, he/she would know.
4. ADJUST. In contradict to #3, we also need to adjust. Yeah we have to be honest, but not to the point that we hurt a friend. If we have to like what they like, fine. Give it a shot, we might be fond of it anyway, who knows? But just try. He/she will appreciate you for trying.
5. GIVE AND TAKE. Adjustment must come from both parties, not one-sided, or the latter will be burned out.
6. TALK. Talk as in talk. Do not gossip, lols. Just talk about anything --- your family, love life, work, hobbies.
7. CRY. Show your friend your weak side and make him/her feel that you need his/her presence. That way, you'll satisfy his/her need to be needed.
8. LET HER/HIM CRY. It's okay to show your friend your weak side, but you can't be weak all the times. Remember give and take? If your friend is on his/her down time, you gotta be strong for him/her.
9. LAUGH. We can't be serious all the times. We have to be humorous. Laugh together, do not laugh at each other --- not unless you both do not mean harm, then it's okay to laugh at each other but be sure to know your limits.
10. TRAVEL. Go elsewhere, other than office and home. Me, I invited my friends to join me this coming Saturday to climb Pico de Loro, lols. It's not their thing though, but I just want to be with them on top of the mountain.
11. SPEND TIME WITH EACH OTHER'S FAMILY. Invite them for lunch or dinner, or if there are family gatherings. Make them feel that your family is theirs as well. Last week, it was my nephew's birthday and I had Carrieh, one of my best friends in office, to join us. She appreciated that we treat her as part of our family.
12. DO CHORES TOGETHER. It may sound funny but it isn't for gurls. Wash clothes together, general cleaning for example, anything. It's a great feeling for us women when something was accomplished at home, when it comes to chores.
13. EAT OUT. While eating is the best time to crack jokes or share problems or simply talk about how your day was. Do this more often gives you more chances of being more and more closer to each other.
14. COOK. Oh gurls, we love to cook. It's more more fun if we do it together. More laughter, less pagod.
15. KARAOKE. Sing your hearts out! Singing in karaoke is not good alone. It's a great bonding time. I tell you, it really is!
16. DANCE. Nowadays, you see people dancing everywhere. Oh I can't explain why it's so addictive, but really, kinect is the best game ever for me, thank you Microsoft!!! I do not know what other games does it play, but Dance Central, it is the bestest!
17. GO TO CHURCH TOGETHER. Do not forget the Sabbath day. It is not made to spend time with friends, but to spend time with God. Going to church together, is the best bonding experience ever. It's unexplainable. My Christian friends and I know.
18. DON'T FORGET TO SAY "I LOVE YOU". I don't know why others are so afraid to say these words, but I know that these words mean a lot if said with sincerity. Say it as a matter of fact and not as a matter of form. You won't be friends if you don't love each other in the first place.
19. PRAY. Praying doesn't have to be together. Pray for each other, secretly will do. One of my daily prayers was to retain my current TRUE friends and add more to my list.
20. A REAL FRIEND CALLS. With GoUnli20, it’s now easy to call without a need for a prefix and it’s just P20 for unli calls, 15mb of mobile surfing, and 20 texts to all networks! Kaya if you need a friend, don’t call me, I’ll call you!
Thanks for reading guys!!!!
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