This is one question I do ask myself that who do we normally or actually call our friends, is it people we move out with or those that stands by you in terms of problems or hard times.

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We all make friends in different aspect in one way or the other. most people we call friends are always with you do to what they will gain from you especially in financial situation where they know if they ask they will surely receive from you.

But these same friends can they stand by you in difficult situations especially if it involves financial problems and you need their help in return can they pay back in return for your good deeds to them.

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It has occur to me that friends is not only people who aren't related to us but also close relations like your brother, your sister, your partner, your compatriot, your father and even your mother and so on.

I think this is a moment we all should take and reflect on with the same relationships with the people whom we call our friends. The word "friends" is usually taken for granted because we always call everyone our friends which is normal but the question is "who truly is our friend".

Anybody can be our friend because we meet new people everyday in our life which I Know in one way or the other there's a reason why such occur. However, is not all friend we share our feelings or problem to because some friends are just like a brother or sister from another mother we always feel free to talk to anytime we are in terms of trouble or any situation that needs help to whom we can run to.

We makes new friends in school, offices, market places, sport ground or training ground and so on because the list is endless, we can make friends any where. We have friends whom we talk to because we need something from them and advice to solve situation when approaching them.

Who do we actually call our friends

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Though, there is a saying that says "show me your friend and I will tell you who you are" but do that actually reflect in friendship today. Always derive the habit or ask yourself among all my friends who truly can I say is my real friend that can stand by me anywhere and anytime when you need them the most.

The same question should always come up that whom among my friends can I be comfortable sharing my personal problems or situation and experiences with when needed?

who are the friends you owe to payback for their good deeds

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There are good friends who always stay or stand by you no matter the situation your going through and want to see you come out of it, those are throughly friends one should rejoices with, if your aim or achievements is finally accomplished during your downfalls are who we call friends and should always be grateful to them been at your side.

who Among your friends can you ask for favour

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It is quite said that is not every friend that you go and seek for help that will surely assist or grant your request. Some are always there to gain something from you but to be sincere, among all your friends who can you ask or seek for favours from and would not turn or hold it against you.

I believe in true friendship where if both parties don't have issues or quarel with each other telling themselves the truth that friendship is fake and it is what I called "just to pass time for the time being"

Such friends can be willing to help if you need one, even if they can help at that moment they will assist in looking for solutions too as well to solve the issue on ground. Those are the kind of friends you can have a "heart to heart" conversations with.

A true friend would never turn you down

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The so call people we call our friends in our life time would never hold or take your imperfections, weaknesses, challenges, failures, and mistakes against you for granted. A true friend will always watch your back knowing fully well that nobody is above mistakes since we are all human, despite all that will always show you love when you need it.

With my little understanding, i believe these can really show who a true friend is. There may be so many reasons why you meet such people who may not be necessarily the people you spend most of your time with or share ideas with them. It is a vice-versa situation whereby we may also have those friends whom we don’t really hangout with that much but they are always there for you and ready to help.

True friends doesn't mean that they must be with us all the time but they are really good friends that will always be on our side even while far away from you, the most important thing is that you are always in their heart especially when you need them the most.

The important role they play in your life is that they are the ones who help you grow to overcome challenges which is really a positive impact in ones lives.

True friends will always stand by you