When I was growing up, every now and then, I’d hear the term, “fair-weather friend”. I didn’t understand the full meaning of that term until I grew older.
Now I know that it refers to those friends who are there only in the good times. Only when the sun is shining. Only if they are getting something out of it.
I thank God for my TRUE FRIENDS. I thank God that He blessed with with such loving, caring true friends that I know without a shadow of a doubt they love me. And they love me no matter if I am happy or if my heart is falling apart.
Anyone can show up when. you’re happy. But the ones who stay by your side when your heart falls apart, they are your TRUE FRIENDS.
We all have very busy lives. Each and every one of us. But we can’t get so busy that we aren’t there for our family and friends. Of course, we can’t stay in touch with everyone all the time. But sometimes, a friend really needs you. They may have a scary health diagnosis. They may be in financial trouble. They may be dealing with addiction.
Don’t run from them. You might not can do a lot, but you can probably do something. Let them know that you want to help. Show them that you are a true friend.
I’ve always linked friendship together with loyalty. And, to me, loyalty manifests itself during a friend’s hard times. If so-called “friends” leave a friend when their heart is falling apart, there is no loyalty there. And I understand that there are circumstances in which you cannot be of any help or you may feel that you are further enabling someone to continue bad or risky behavior. I get that.
But if you leave a friend because they are going through bad times, then you aren’t a true friend. Period.
True and loyal friends are hard to come by. But loyalty works both ways. To have a true and loyal friend, you have to be a true and loyal friend. True and loyal friends look after their friends. And stand by them when their heart is falling apart.
Sending you blessings of love and friendship from Sterrett, Alabama!
Charity M. Richey-Bentley
Thank you yes friends should be friends forever and when whatever.need
arises. A. True friend is available and try all possible to be there in the good and in the bad times..stand by their side even if its just to have an open line of communication. Lend an listening ear..
I totally agree! I have learned family only care when it suits them! Friends same! I have learned to share myself with few! Most have proven unworthy! Want you only when you offer something they need or want !
Thank you very nice
Thank you for being here.
Charity
Amen to that! Thank God for the few that make it to REAL FRIENDS.
I love my real friends.
Thank you for being here.
God bless you.
Charity
A friend in need is a friend indeed!!!
Absolutely. Thank you for being here.
God bless you.
Charity
My mom used to say we are all those fair weather friends of your alls, the only time they seem to come around is when they can get something for free. She was referring to me & my sister & the parties we used to throw when we were young. I hate to say it but she was right, there were a lot of fair weather friends at our parties, but Id like to think we had some good friends there too, not that many maybe but a few.
A true friend is someone who knows when to listen and knows when to say something. We all have opinions that we might agree with. A true friend is someone who knows when to listen and knows when to say something.
Yes, I agree.
God bless you.
Charity