The pertinent question is Who is a friend? Who a friend is can be explained differently from one person to the other depending on what each person expects, needs or wants from their friend(s). Plato said a friend is someone before whom you can think aloud. Plato was a deep thinker and philosopher, for him thoughts matter and he paid attention to them. So naturally, he valued friends that he could openly express his mind to.
There are people who have done things that aren't befitting as a result of wrong advise from people they assumed were friends. Friendships can make and break us. I have learnt a lot of positive things from good friends who have been in my life at different stages on my life's journey. I will define a friend as someone who sticks with you as a result of a personal choice to assist you and make your life better.
Below are things worth knowing about friends:
*Good friends help to create opportunities for you knowingly or unknowingly.
*Friends are necessary for successful networking.
*Friends can come in all shapes, form and complexion. We should be gender blind when it comes to friendships.
*Friends are in ur life for the purpose of helping you get where to where you are going.
* Friendships make the journey of life worthwhile.
*Friends are the 'wine' of life. They can help you appreciate and enjoy life. Good friends can help to roll your grief away.
