Best friends are hard to come by, but they are essential to our lives. Who else are you going to run to with your relationship or family problems? Best friends are the people who would drop anything for little ol' you. It does not matter whether you have one or 20 best friends, they are just as close to you. So, here are five things to remember when meeting new friends (potential besties).
1. Be honest about, and to, yourself.
I cannot stress how important this is! You never want to try to impress anyone by lying about yourself. There are too many people out in the world who will love you for you, rather than these few people who need to be impressed in order to be your friend.
2. Going out to bars and clubs will not always secure solid friends.
What I mean by this is that not all people in bars and clubs have the same intentions of being best friends. You know those people who only meet up with people at clubs? That's what I'm talking about. I would try to meet people in more innocent places -- like a store or class! If you're looking for quality friends, more often than not, you'll find them in an everyday setting.
3. You can be picky with your friends.
You should not feel obligated to be friends with someone just because everyone around you likes her or him. You are a grown adult; you are able to make your own decisions! People can be toxic and bring you down, instead of making you better. Get rid of that situation, and make your life easier.
4. First impressions matter!
Always listen to your gut! It is usually right when meeting people. When you meet a person, and you get that weird feeling about him or her, you should probably act on that. Now, I'm not telling you to go ahead and drop that person, but it might be a good idea to proceed with caution.
5. Remember, always, that you are a wonderful, beautiful human being.
There is nothing worse than being put down by people you thought were your friends. It is so very important that you remember what kind of person you are. That way, if someone tries to change you, you know they were never the best match for you. Your best friends will be loving and supporting of you; even if you do change, they will be there for you through thick and thin.
Stay beautiful, friends.
