Today is the “International Day of Friendship”! Take time out of your day to appreciate the friends you have, and tell them just how much you care!
Each year on this day, the UN encourages community groups and organizations to hold public events to promote friendship! Make sure you spend some time with old friends today, or even go out and make new ones!
An article in Psychology Today lists the 13 Essential Friendship Traits.
How much do you agree with each statement?
- I am trustworthy.
- I am honest with others.
- I am generally very dependable.
- I am loyal to the people I care about.
- I am easily able to trust others.
- I experience and express empathy for others.
- I can be non-judgmental.
- I am a good listener.
- I am supportive of others in their good times.
- I am supportive of others in their bad times.
- I am self-confident.
- I am usually able to see humor in life.
- I am fun to be around.
If you disagree with many of these statements, you may struggle to develop meaningful, lasting friendships.
