13 Signs Of A True Friend

To celebrate my husband’s birthday, we had a big party this weekend where we were surrounded by friends for 3 days. Not just any friends – but great friends. Which got me to thinking about how lucky I am to have true friends in my life in general. Here’s 13 ways you’ll know a friend is true:

1. They support you in your positive goals and try to steer you from unhealthy habits
2. They’re there for you when you need them, and they will help you the best way they are able to
3. They won’t assume you’re angry with them or no longer your friend just because they haven’t heard from you in a while – they know you’re busy
4. They are willing to drive 15 hours just to hang out with you
5. They will be a fan of your book / album / game / blog and *hint hint* buy your products  ;-D
6. They provide constructive criticism instead of insults or judgement
7. They will take the time to try to get to know your family
8. They respect you, your priorities, your limitations,  your relationships, your beliefs and your home
9. They understand where you’re coming from and where you’re trying to go
10. They won’t harbor any grudges after a disagreement
11. They make you feel as if you can trust them, and as if they have trust in you
12. They will remain your friend. Even after they’ve seen your stretch marks, witnessed you wearing holey underwear (or none at all),  were too close when you let a stinky one loose, and were unable to avoid your projectile vomit when you got silly drunk
13. They will remind you that you are loved, and never alone
14. They know that you’re their true friend, too

Yes, I really CAN count. But I had to throw that 14th one in there because really, someone is only your true friend when they can say the same about you.

Thank you for being a friend. You know who you are. **smooches**

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