Why do we have friendships? Why are good friendships so important. Without friends, it would be harder to see the joy in life. Think about how many times you are happy or laugh because of the times you spent with your friend. Now imagine that friend never existed. Would you still laugh as much as you do when you're around that friend? Probably not.

What do you feel when you see a friend or you think about them. Do you smile? Maybe scream? (when you see them) Do you smile? Friends add joy to our lives in a different way than our families do. So why is it important to have a good, or even a great friendship, as opposed to a mediocre or bad friendship?

Everything we do in our lives is what we perceive as good. Having friends who share what we perceive as good and share some of the same morals can help keep us on a good path. They say you become like the people you hang out with. The question is, what kind of person do you want to be? What kind of person do you want your friends to be because they spent time with you?

Having friends with the same goals and/or morals can allow you to keep each other accountable. It can help you grow as a person. That is not to say you can't be friends with those who do not share your goals/morals. In fact, it's perfectly fine too. But, it is also important to have one or two close friends who can keep you accountable in your faith and your morals.

Especially in college where you're on your own and your parents aren't there to tell you to behave, go to church or take time to pray. St. Catherine of Siena once said, "be who you were meant to be and you will set the world on fire." Be the person who keeps their morals and faith intact when you're in college.

Don't follow what others are doing to simply fit in. Especially if it means forsaking your faith and beliefs. Because in doing so, you will begin to lose a piece of who you really are every time you make a decision that contradicts your morals and faith. Be the friend you wish you had and you will be an example to others.

Spend time with your friends. Don't just call them up if you need something from them or simply because you tried calling everyone else and they're your last resort. Treat them as you would want a friend to treat you. Love and respect them.