A good friend is rare to find these days. I have many good friends; all of them are magnificent people. We all like each other and we help each other in time of need. We stand by each other when there are problems or troubles facing any one of us. The English proverb says:"A friend in need is a friend indeed." This proverb has many equivalents in almost all the languages all over the world. It is a very important proverb as it has proved to be true throughout all the centuries and among different generations. A good friend should have certain qualities that would distinguish him from any other person.
First of all, a good friend should be faithful and honest; he should be faithful to his friend, helping him when he is in trouble. He should be there for him when he needs him. Faithfulness is a very important quality for a good friend. Secondly, a good friend should be very respectful; he should respect his friend's wishes and desires. Furthermore, he should respect his friend's privacy, in other words, his private life as well as his interests.
Thirdly, a good friend should be very decent and polite; he should not hurt his friend's feelings or pride. He should be very careful when talking to his friend in matters regarding personal opinions or judgments or even personal stuff related to one's own sentiments or dignity.
Moreover, a good friend should be helpful, always offering a helping hand to his friend when he needs his help whether it is by daytime or at midnight or at any time. Having a helpful friend is like finding water in the desert or we can even compare it to finding a rose in a desert.
Above all, a good friend should be a secret keeper; he should keep his friends secrets and personal matters. He should not reveal any of them. It is the obligation of friendship that requires him to be discreet and faithful.
To conclude, good friends are like precious stones, they are rare to find, and when we find them, we should know how to keep them and cherish them for they are invaluable.
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