Check out this neat piece of art my friend Courtney gave me this holiday. It’s about an inch thick piece of glass with these words about friendship etched in it. And it’s even personalized with my name!
I love it! I put it on the shelf where we keep all of our sentimental treasures, so I can see it when I am working at my desk.
I really like its definition of friendship. Especially the emphasis of being a supporter, and a “person with whom one can laugh or cry, share hopes and dreams.” I think that sums up the type of friend/spouse/family member I want to be.
What characteristics define a friend for you?
Beside what is listed above, I also value honesty in friendship/relationships. As in, if I am being crazy about something, tell me. If I am doing something you don’t like, tell me. Be honest with me! And that is not a complaint against any friendship/relationship I am in now, just another characteristic I value.
I love it! What a beautiful gift! I, like you, need honesty. Someone I can trust to tell me I’m being ridiculous when I need to hear it. And loyalty, but that goes hand in hand with number 2 in that definition.
(so far 2011 only has Grandma’s marathon on my schedule. I want to run so many more, but we’re in the middle of a minor budget crisis over here, so I’m restraining for now…)
That is a very thoughtful gift! For me, a friend is someone I can depend on. Also someone who energizes me instead of draining me.
A friend is someone who is knows you and your faults and quirks and likes you anyway. 😉
Someone who knows the real you, and who you can be yourself with.