The Value of Friends!
By Ngippol
@Ngippol (567)
Philippines
January 1, 2008 2:49am CST
Many years ago, I had a friend who's faithful. But because of my own reasons, I didn't care for his friendship and actually lost many of my friends. Now, I realize the value of real friends! I regret what I did and I hope those of you here will continue to treasure the friends you have! Merry New Year!!
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@academic2 (7000)
• Uganda
1 Jan 08
Keep a friend or two who will come to your rescue at the hour of need, friends are very important social networks, keep the ones you can keep,you cant keep all your friends for various reasons-my distant friends now see me less and less, i get to know that some still exist on Xmass eve and new year when they sms me messages to wish me well-such is life!
@glitzypurple (1477)
• Philippines
1 Jan 08
Friends are treasures and you should treat them as precious if they are worthy of it. Have you tried talking to your old friends and try to rekindle the friendship?
It's very important to have friends because they are the ones who will be there beside you and listen to you or help you in times of need, besides your family and God.
God bless!! Happy new year 2008!
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@davebrown64 (443)
• United States
3 Jan 08
Hey there Ngippol. Well, I truly understand where you are coming from. Since becoming a Christian, I have really learned to value my friendships. One thing that I think is important is not to have too many good friends or best friends. This leaves too much room for jealousy and really bad things to happen. You know, I have found a real true friend who I actually feel is no short of being a blood brother; even nothing short of being a guardian angel. At first, I began to think that our friendship was nothing more than hanging out and working around his house and only there for one another when things were needed. This was the worst thing I could ever have thought. We did not talk about this but I do not want to strain the friendship either.
You appear to be an honest man and one that should have no problem finding new friends. Find one that you can bond with and one that understands your needs and hopefully, you will understand his needs as well. Don't go looking for a lot of friends, maybe one or two and see what kind of people they are.
Have a Happy New Year and Good Luck!
@blueunicorn (2401)
• United States
1 Jan 08
Why don't you write to your friend and tell him that! Even if you don't become friends again it will be something that you have had closure with and your ex-friend will know that he meant something to you even though you didn't realize it at the time. Unfortunately sometimes it does take losing things to realize what they meant to us.
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@glitzypurple (1477)
• Philippines
1 Jan 08
Yes I agree. Like what we say in Filipino, "Nasa huli ang pagsisisi"
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