Yes, My Friend!

I always ask myself: why do friendships have to end? What has happened? What went wrong? Was it selfishness, immaturity, mental illness or jealousy? I mean, no way! Do we really need to share all our problems with our friends and later become enemies? Think of how heartbreaking it is.

Friendship is a basic foundation of our lives and a source from which we learn most of the lessons we carry with us throughout our lives. Successful friendships are those that consist of effective communication, those that hold no secrecy and provide constructive feedback. If there is any bend or speed bump in their paths, this must be communicated harmoniously then life will go on.

We should love our friends and never let them down. Be open with your friends and correct them where they are going wrong. If she is your friend, why rejoice when she is in trouble? Friends teach us the values of life. It’s again from them where we learn to love ourselves with all our shortcomings because in most cases, we observe how they go through all the sufferings to get it all. They support us through thick and thin, we should appreciate all the above.

It is hard to think of a friend, who is authentic and real, who is not afraid to watch you fly. They say “God doesn't make junk” and its true. A true friend is destined to greatness. Treat them the way you want them to treat you. Support them in all their struggles for a good life. We are so lucky to have people around us.

Saara M.H Amakali is 18 years old and is currently doing her second year at the University of Namibia, majoring in Psychology and Sociology. Email her at s.amakali@yahoo.com or add her on Facebook (Saarah Meke Amakali).

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