1. You can trust real friends.
They tell you the truth, and they do what they say they will do. You’re glad to help them when they need it, but they never use you. If they borrow something like money, they give it back soon.
2. Real friends are helpful.
They will be there to help you when you're in trouble. When you just need a hand, they are willing to show up and help .
3. Real friends are fun!
You enjoy spending time together doing things that don't hurt you. Your friend is willing to take turns with you choosing the things you want to do together.
4. Real friends respect you.
They listen to you when you don’t want to do something. They respect your boundaries. False friends will push you or try to convince you to do things that are uncomfortable .
5. Real friends are honest communicators.
They don’t talk behind your back. They listen to you talk about the fun stuff and hard stuff in your life. They share their fun and hard stuff too. They fight fair. They might take a break from an argument, but they always come back to work it out.