Well I don't know if I can put it into words..but I have found those individuals that are great friends have all the qualities I don't. Its like they are my opposite. We still have similar personalities and interest they just balance me. THings that are my weakness its their strength. Trusting, optimistic, good with words, inspiring, laid back...I like someone who makes me be more.
Shared interests, deep convictions - even tho sometimes not shared, compassion, tolerance, sense of humor, someone who sees past my "got to's" and knows my heart's "meant to's." Sense of humor, inspires me to be better, makes time to build friend relationship, did I say sense of humor?
It took me far too long to respond, but... a very wise woman once said that true friends lead you to Christ. Obviously that is an all-encompassing truth, but...I value someone who can listen, truly listen. Because it means they care about what you are saying and sometimes what you aren't saying because they know you and care about you that much. They check back in and stay updated with the things you care about because they care about you.
Apologizing does not always mean that you're wrong and the other person is right. It just means that you value your relationship more than your ego.
Born in the mind of God eons before our physical existence it became a reality. He carefully planned every detail of our being- the color of our eyes and hair, a dimple here, a freckle there- making us unique individuals who would fit perfectly into His plan for our family. He did not create our diverse personalities to push us into conflict but to give balance to our lives by drawing from each other's strengths as well as complementing each other's weaknesses. Knowing we would need each other to accomplish His special purpose for our lives, He wove certain traits and characteristics into each of us to benefit the entire family. As we place our complete trust in the Lord, He helps us to grow, nurture, share and love.
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Well I don't know if I can put it into words..but I have found those individuals that are great friends have all the qualities I don't. Its like they are my opposite. We still have similar personalities and interest they just balance me. THings that are my weakness its their strength. Trusting, optimistic, good with words, inspiring, laid back...I like someone who makes me be more.
laughter
understanding
someone with integrity
Shared interests, deep convictions - even tho sometimes not shared, compassion, tolerance, sense of humor, someone who sees past my "got to's" and knows my heart's "meant to's." Sense of humor, inspires me to be better, makes time to build friend relationship, did I say sense of humor?
It took me far too long to respond, but... a very wise woman once said that true friends lead you to Christ. Obviously that is an all-encompassing truth, but...I value someone who can listen, truly listen. Because it means they care about what you are saying and sometimes what you aren't saying because they know you and care about you that much. They check back in and stay updated with the things you care about because they care about you.
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