Throughout life, friends will stream in and out, ebbing and flowing as the years pass by. But despite the constantly-changing social web that each person develops, there are some relationships that persist for longer and through more than others. So what makes a relationship last? To find that out, it is important to recognize the different types of relationship: family, friend, and significant other. In each case, some qualities stand out as being fundamental aspects of a steadfast bond.
If any two people want to be close to each other, they need to be honest 100% of the time. When one friend begins to hide things or do things behind the other's back, it erodes the foundation of a relationship. A track record of lying and deception will only …show more content…
Selfishness overtakes its victim, making them more and more invested in themselves, rather than anyone else. While it would seem obvious enough to pick out a selfish person from a group of potential friends, it is not always immediately apparent. In some cases, a person may seem to be perfectly nice and respectable, it often only later, after many conversations and interactions, becomes clear that the person is more interested in themselves than you. An unselfish friend, on the other hand, is a gem. When you get to know someone deeply and they truly take an interest in you and in others in their life, they are really a gift. Relationships founded on mutual unselfishness and a spirit of giving rather than taking are the strongest sort. It is healthy to think of what you can do for each other instead of thinking about what the other person can do for you. When you treat your loved ones in this way, anything that they do for you will seem even more special and valuable.
Relationships are widely regarded as one of the hardest parts of being human, and rightly so. Strong bonds are not easy to come by and take substantial amounts of time and effort. But, when you find friends who you can trust, who are unselfish, and who are willing to put up with differences, every second of time spent building the relationship becomes priceless. Friendship and human interaction may be
If any two people want to be close to each other, they need to be honest 100% of the time. When one friend begins to hide things or do things behind the other's back, it erodes the foundation of a relationship. A track record of lying and deception will only …show more content…
Selfishness overtakes its victim, making them more and more invested in themselves, rather than anyone else. While it would seem obvious enough to pick out a selfish person from a group of potential friends, it is not always immediately apparent. In some cases, a person may seem to be perfectly nice and respectable, it often only later, after many conversations and interactions, becomes clear that the person is more interested in themselves than you. An unselfish friend, on the other hand, is a gem. When you get to know someone deeply and they truly take an interest in you and in others in their life, they are really a gift. Relationships founded on mutual unselfishness and a spirit of giving rather than taking are the strongest sort. It is healthy to think of what you can do for each other instead of thinking about what the other person can do for you. When you treat your loved ones in this way, anything that they do for you will seem even more special and valuable.
Relationships are widely regarded as one of the hardest parts of being human, and rightly so. Strong bonds are not easy to come by and take substantial amounts of time and effort. But, when you find friends who you can trust, who are unselfish, and who are willing to put up with differences, every second of time spent building the relationship becomes priceless. Friendship and human interaction may be