Thoughts on friendship

Here's what we think makes a good friend:

CHEMISTRY
You like spending time together. You can laugh, cry, play, study, talk about anything. Just being together is fun.

ACCEPTANCE  
Your friend knows you and accepts you for who you are.

CHAMPION  
Your friend is your champion, your biggest supporter. Your friend builds you up, never tears you down. Even 'bad news' is delivered gentler, in a more caring way from a good friend.

TRUST  
You know it's okay to open up, share problems and fears, deepest secrets without fear of being hurt or betrayed.

TRUST IN YOUR ABSENCE  
When everyone else talks you down, a good friend will talk you up.

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