Having a group of friends that all possess good qualities is essential in college, because you know that these people are going to hopefully be you friends for life. It's always kind of awkward when first making new friends since you don't really know anyone that well yet.
Slowly but surely you will begin to find people that relate to you and your interests. And then soon enough you will have an entire group of people to call your best friends.
A phrase that has been picked up by many people and used on the daily is "Squad Goals."
It slowly started becoming popular after Taylor Swift's music video "Bad Blood" came out. So what does this phrase really mean? It simply means that you want your group of friends to be a certain way. It basically means that we want to be like them. Another way to use "Squad Goals" is when you and your squad take a badass picture together and bam, just use that as your Instagram caption. Now let's discuss the true characteristics behind a squad.
1. Loyalty — a strong feeling of support or allegiance
What's the meaning of a friendship without loyalty? Loyalty is important because you should be a huge supporter for your friends. You don't want friends that constantly flake on plans. Only keep the people in your life that are in it for the long run.
2. No judgment
When it's just not your day and you're wearing mismatched clothing, or the weird habits that you have. From the nights that you just aren't coherent, and to the drunk phone calls, your friends shouldn't think any less of you.
3. Respect — a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements
You and your friends won't always agree on things, which is normal. However, they will always be accepting of each other's opinions. After all, they just want what is best for you.
4. Forgiveness — the action or process of forgiving or being forgiven
Not everyone or everything is perfect. Bad things are bound to happen. Your true friends are going to forgive you because they know that you are capable of doing better the next time around.
5. Mutual humor
It's important that you share the same sense of humor with your squad. Who else are you going to laugh your ass off with about the dumbest things?
