Are you a true friend? or just useing the label?

Are you a true best friend? Or just using the label?

First, let’s explore what a true friend is NOT:

• A true friend does not talk behind your back about how horrible you are, and save face when you are around.
• A true friend does not lie to...

you. Ever.
• A true friend does not shut you out when you are trying to truly help.
• A true friend is not someone who bullies, forces, or manipulates you into doing something that may be harmful to you. This is never acceptable under any circumstances.
• A true friend never attempts to hurt you physically or emotionally. This is abusive and controlling, and definitely not a true friend. Your friend should never disrespect you in any way.
• A true friend will never exploit you as they see fit.
• A true friend is not someone that says they are your friend, all the while treating you like sh!t.
• A true friend does not walk on eggs shells or be careful with you because they are scared of your reaction.
• A true friend does not hold grudges against you.
• A true friend does not continually flake on you.
• A true friend will not avoid, reject, or treat you differently when you are in public.
• A true friend will not abandon you during hard times, including when those hard times involve the both of you.

Second, let’s explore what a true friend IS:

• A true friend will truly forgive you.
• A true friend stands at your side even when you are making a fool out of yourself.
• A true friend follows through with their commitments.
• A true friend apologizes when they have done you wrong.
• A true friend respects you at ALL times.
• A true friend is completely honest with you.
• A true friend will lovingly correct you when you have gone against your principles.
• A true friend will visit with you, even if they presently don’t want to.
• A true friend puts themselves in your shoes. They desire to know and understand your thrills and chills.
• A true friend will give to you as much as you give to them. At times, a true friend will give more than what you give.
• A true friend loves you as you, accepting your hang-ups and differences.
• A true friend is willing to defend and fight for you.
• A true friend allows their soul to be naked before you without shame.
• A true friend knows when you’re happy/sad, even when you don’t.
• A true friend is happy when you’re happy and is sad when you’re sad.
• A true friend thinks of you, even when you don’t think of yourself.
• A true friend loves you, even when you are being a butt-head and not particularly likable at the moment.

Do you think this is true? I do~ Tell meh what you think is wrong or if somthing should be added

I don't think I'm a true friend yet, but I'm going to work on these and try to do my best~!

Hmmm. depends on the group of people and the personalities lol like me group of best mates joke on and we always show each other up and get each other into shite but its because we know we're best mates that we see the funny side lol