Keeping our friendships

Life is better with friends.

But sometimes we think our friends don’t love us or need us because they spend less time with us. Here's some ideas:

1.) Don’t wait for them to call. Life gets busy. Your friend may be thinking about calling you as much as you’re thinking about calling them. Pick up the phone and make a plan. What do they enjoy doing?

2.) Does your friend seem quiet? Ask them how they are. You may be giving them the opportunity they need to express what’s on their mind.

3.) Do something kind for them

4) Support their dreams. We all have dreams and desires. Ask your friend about their dreams. Listen and support them. Share your encouragement and excitement as they share their deepest desires with you.

5.) Accept them as they are. We are all different. Don’t challenge what your friend believes. Accept them as they are and they will do the same in return.

6.) Respond with love. We may want to tell our friends what they did wrong or what they could have done better. Instead of trying to fix the situation, often its best to just listen and understand. Listen from the heart and respond with love. No one is perfect.

Remember; the best of friends stick together through thick and thin --the bad times and the good.

Richard Baker