INTENTIONAL FRIENDSHIPS

We all have our reasons for having or making friends. These reasons may not make sense to others, but as an individual whose mind is focused on achieving growth and a good life, I must say that not every kind of friendship is meant for you.

The older we grow, the easier it is for us to lose relationships and build new ones. Our interests, career, business, etc., and the activities we get involved in as we grow expose us to people. This is why we need to be intentional about the people we call friends. We should be able to define the place an individual occupies in our lives and then give attention and the sacrifice it requires to nurture and grow the kind of relationship we want to have with them.

Friendship requires reciprocation to thrive. As much as the other party is trying their best to build a beautiful and fruitful relationship with you, you should return the gesture. Working together helps a friendship grow better and healthier.

Friendship should not be forced. Respect people’s choices. When they say “No”, respectfully back off. Forcing yourself on people does not bring good to you or those you’re forcing yourself on. And when you don’t want to be friends with someone, just be sincere in letting the know.?

Friendship is a union of two or more people for a purpose. You should be careful about the people you allow into your life. Therefore, when you want to be friends with someone or when someone asks to be friends with you please ask 'Why?'

By Fiona A. Amoabil