You know you have GENUINE FRIENDS in your life when....🤸

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Not many people are lucky enough to boldly say they have sincere friends.

Here are 13 ways to know whether your friends are genuine or not

1. They understand your emotional capacity and that sometimes you'll give more, sometimes you'll give less depending on what's happening in your life.

2. They check in on you, and also respect your space when you need it.
   
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3. They know how to cope with their own insecurities which allows them to feel happy for you even when it brings up jealousy.

4. They respect choices you're making to be a better version of yourself
   For instance, not pressuring you to drink when you tell them you're taking a break from alcohol.
   
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5. They support you without unsolicited advice of what they would do if they were you.

6. There isn't score keeping or records of what you've done for each other (transactional relationship).
   
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7. You know that when you tell them something it will not be shared unless they ask or you tell them it's fine to cross that boundary.

8. They notice the little things

• The way you say "Hi", the way you smile, the way you dress up - even tiny things like this is enough for them to know how you are feeling

9 . They are always there in the time of need

• True friends step up for you during important or difficult times when you need them the most

• Their presence itself makes you feel better

• They always know how to cheer you up
  
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10 . They will be happy about your success

• They are proud and happy about your achievements
• They support you through thick and thin
• Even in the hard times, they will be your cheer leader

11 . They make time for you

• In Friendship, everything is mutual
• You make time for them. They also make time for you
• They make an effort to see you and keep you in their lives

12 . They tell you the truth

• Be it any situation, they always tell you the truth
• Even if you find it hard to accept the truth, they make it a point to tell you in such a way that you understand

13 . They understand your silence

• They understand you at a deeper level
• You don't have to explain yourself to them
• They understand how you think and what you prioritize
• True friends know your flaws and accept you for who you are, imperfections and all

How many of these qualities does your friends have?

Share in the comments!

P.S: Remember...friendship is a two-way thing. If you've been a terrible friend, well... I just gave you 13 ways to improve.

Let's make the world a better place!!