All relationship starts with friendship! This is usually a causal until it develops into great friendship until it matures into marriage. We all want to experience this but this can only take place once we are true friends. Do you have the elements of true friendship? What is Friendship?
The term friendship connotes a relationship that is established. It is a gift from God, this takes place once human beings are together. And it is from friendship that partnerships for marriages and businesses are built. True friendship is woven on the depth and longevity of the relationship and this is dependent upon the individuals involved and the various principles that cement it. Principles of Friendship Some friendship can last a lifetime if both parties work to keep that relationship going; while some last for just a period because it is not deemed as important to be treasured by the parties. There are many views with regards to true friendship, and advice given on this subject will be colored on the experiences of the speaker. In order to have true friendship there are some principled elements that should be observed and practiced. According to the author for the book of Proverbs a man that has friends must show himself friendly. And for this to be realized the writer would like to advance four principled elements for true friendship. First element The first element is respect. Always be respectful to each other in using the laws of communication, be an active listener, display tact and diplomacy. These facets have a major role in enhancing the friendship relationship. Within friendship we have areas of weakness and strength and for each individual to grow some amount of liberty must be felt within a caring environment. When this is experienced a feeling of fulfillment and a sense of belonging will blossom. This brings out what the sentiment of one writer who said; it is not what you do but how you make me feel. Second Element A second element is honesty. This speaks to integrity and trustworthiness, once each party holds each other to his word the relationship will thrive. What is shared and valued should be seen a reciprocal, of course this will be dependent on the socialization and culture of the society. Third Element The third element is being present in good or bad times. In other words, true friendship shares. We all go through seasons of our life and we need the support from friends. This is the test of true friendship. It can be the death of a love- one, a marriage celebration, a graduation to name a few . This is the reason that's the well known Jamaican expression a good friend better than pocket money. Fourth Element Love is the umbrella that ties together all the elements. Although this is the fourth element; it can be liken to the ingredients that make up a cake so it is combined with all the elements. Friendship is the human relationship that has no color code, no religious barrier and special time or place. In fact friendship is a gift to all humanity once we avail ourselves to this kind of bonding. Do you want to develop true friendship?
Here are some some things you can do to experience true friendship.
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I'm Marlene McPherson and I have had a great romantic journey and destination! God has favoured me with a man of my dreams; because I asked the Lord and He has answered.