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r confidence explodes near them. Naturally, you’ll want to spend more time with this friend. Why? Because these feelings and positive exchanges aren’t one-sided. They let you speak and show interest in your life. You want a close friend who gets fired up when talking to you. You don’t need someone who competes by taking longer to reply to your messages and return calls.</p><p id="26af">Spark is an essential trait in friendships. Without it, life will eventually get in the way and help you grow apart.</p><h2 id="c6a3">2. Distance isn’t a problem.</h2><p id="ed2c">Because you feel all the positive emotions when you’re around them, expressing yourself is effortless. You open up to them more with ease. You barely know why, but you know you feel safe confiding in them.</p><p id="d355">This trust is why communication isn’t a problem for both of you. Your friend will let you breathe. Live your life. And won’t mind that you guys don’t talk as much. When you talk, it won’t feel like time made a difference. Even when you’re miles away and out of each other day to day lives, you’ll take turns sharing stories. Then laugh and comfort each other like you’re still within arm’s reach. If you’ve got this with someone, that’s great.</p><h2 id="fab6">3. The freedom to do you</h2><p id="10fb">We resent people who stop us from living our lives. They make you feel undeserving of your goals, luxuries, and life’s pleasantries. They discourage you from going after the prize you want most. But you are deserving!</p><p id="81c6">There’s a risk in every decision. And you’ve accepted the consequences of your next set of actions. So, before your friend thinks to talk you out of your game plan, they

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ask what you need from them. If you need to voice the crazy going on inside your head, they listen. If you don’t have a plan, they help you make one. Then, when you’re talking yourself out of what your heart wants, they make sure you don’t have to live with regrets.</p><h2 id="836f">4. You let yourself feel.</h2><p id="ae4c">You tell “we” stories. Mention them every chance you get, and reminisce about activities done together. You miss your friend when she is away. You don’t like it when you fight.</p><p id="a321">Given the fact that you aren’t avoiding your memories or feelings, you miss them. Are you going to chat during agreeable hours? Do you rotate who takes turns making amends after a disagreement? If you answered “yes” to the earlier questions, this is a good sign.</p><h2 id="abc8">5. Nothing phases you</h2><p id="2125">You made plans. Your itinerary didn’t happen. But this doesn’t phase you. You hop on video calls, send texts, and keep channels of communication open. All this catching up maintains your connection until you can see each other in person. Rather than drift apart, you share updates on what’s new in your lives. You may not physically be within reach, but you keep your mind involved in the relationship.</p><p id="920d">Staying friends with people since the day you met is hard. From personal experience, this isn’t the easiest, especially when you’re in different geographical locations. These five things make friendships feel right, no matter how difficult it is to meet for brunch.</p><p id="8bda">It’s super important to take stock of how your emotions ebb and flow in relationships. It’s a good way to know what’s worth maintaining.</p></article></body>

5 Signs of a Good Friendship

A bond distance can’t break

It’s hard to find your person. With time, we all lose friends and gain acquaintances. But when your 20s end, how do you identify the people you want to keep around. Adult relationships aren’t without strings attached. We want convenience and benefits, often neglecting our emotional needs.

When you have friendships like these, it’s easier to feel alone. Isolation isn’t something you try to avoid. Or you throw yourself into people’s lives on a whim, hoping for a connection. Of course, you can make new friends at any age. But friendships with these qualities should be the ones we hold on to for decades.

1. A jolt of electricity

Everything you do with your friend makes your nervous system come alive. Whether you have a heated fight or a chill night, your life feels more exciting. You care enough to argue. You care enough to put your phone down and experience moments with them. Rather than leave things unsaid, you voice your opinions. And, in turn, you want to know what they’re thinking.

The time you spend with them makes you feel fantastic. You feel happy when you see this friend. Your confidence explodes near them. Naturally, you’ll want to spend more time with this friend. Why? Because these feelings and positive exchanges aren’t one-sided. They let you speak and show interest in your life. You want a close friend who gets fired up when talking to you. You don’t need someone who competes by taking longer to reply to your messages and return calls.

Spark is an essential trait in friendships. Without it, life will eventually get in the way and help you grow apart.

2. Distance isn’t a problem.

Because you feel all the positive emotions when you’re around them, expressing yourself is effortless. You open up to them more with ease. You barely know why, but you know you feel safe confiding in them.

This trust is why communication isn’t a problem for both of you. Your friend will let you breathe. Live your life. And won’t mind that you guys don’t talk as much. When you talk, it won’t feel like time made a difference. Even when you’re miles away and out of each other day to day lives, you’ll take turns sharing stories. Then laugh and comfort each other like you’re still within arm’s reach. If you’ve got this with someone, that’s great.

3. The freedom to do you

We resent people who stop us from living our lives. They make you feel undeserving of your goals, luxuries, and life’s pleasantries. They discourage you from going after the prize you want most. But you are deserving!

There’s a risk in every decision. And you’ve accepted the consequences of your next set of actions. So, before your friend thinks to talk you out of your game plan, they ask what you need from them. If you need to voice the crazy going on inside your head, they listen. If you don’t have a plan, they help you make one. Then, when you’re talking yourself out of what your heart wants, they make sure you don’t have to live with regrets.

4. You let yourself feel.

You tell “we” stories. Mention them every chance you get, and reminisce about activities done together. You miss your friend when she is away. You don’t like it when you fight.

Given the fact that you aren’t avoiding your memories or feelings, you miss them. Are you going to chat during agreeable hours? Do you rotate who takes turns making amends after a disagreement? If you answered “yes” to the earlier questions, this is a good sign.

5. Nothing phases you

You made plans. Your itinerary didn’t happen. But this doesn’t phase you. You hop on video calls, send texts, and keep channels of communication open. All this catching up maintains your connection until you can see each other in person. Rather than drift apart, you share updates on what’s new in your lives. You may not physically be within reach, but you keep your mind involved in the relationship.

Staying friends with people since the day you met is hard. From personal experience, this isn’t the easiest, especially when you’re in different geographical locations. These five things make friendships feel right, no matter how difficult it is to meet for brunch.

It’s super important to take stock of how your emotions ebb and flow in relationships. It’s a good way to know what’s worth maintaining.