Surprisingly I've been writing articles about friends, friendship, my criteria for making one, and their importance in the majority of my posts in the last few days, so seeing this today kind of presents another opportunity to talk about friends, the role they play in our lives, and if we actually need them or not. My belief is that humans are social animals by nature, so that means to stay sane and in good condition, we need to have those we interact with consistently. And in this article today I'd be talking about if it's necessary to have friends in our lives or if we just do it because others are doing it.
There is no doubt about how important friends are to anyone who has them because they'll go the extra mile to stand by you through the tough times and be with you during the pleasant times as well. They not only share in our laughter but also in our pain; they not only encourage us with words, but also advise us, render life-changing help, and do their best to make sure you have a wonderful life. Friends are like rare gems that everyone wishes to have because of what they can turn you into. I'm lucky to have wonderful friends, and I'll do all I can to stand by them.
A lot of people believe that they actually don't need anyone, including a friend, to be happy in life, and I must say that even though it's difficult to admit, they're actually right. You don't really need a friend to be happy in life, and that's because you can, on your own alongside your family, take proactive steps that'll shape your life towards the right direction and acquire necessary knowledge and skills that would bring about fulfillment and in the end lead to happiness for you. However, even though we might not really need a friend to be happy, I believe that everyone needs a friend to maintain the happiness they've acquired.
Friends are like the salt we've put In our food, of course, without the salt, the food would still be edible, but with the salt in the food, the food would be more enjoyable than it was without it. Friends play a huge role in the lives of everyone who has them, and that's why it's always advisable to have friends in our lives, even though it doesn't mean we won't be happy if we don't have them. A friend is that person that would notice something that would hurt you behind your back and either tackle such on your behalf or call your attention to it, meanwhile someone who doesn't have a friend wouldn't have anyone to stand up for them during such a situation.
A life without a friend would be boring; it'll be kind of lonely. Although you'll have family you can always run to, what if your family members have friends? They'll at least want to spend time with their friends, so what will you do when they're not available? Also, friends are like our companions, who do everything with us and genuinely want us to be happy. Having a friend can go a long way in making our lives better, giving us the opportunity to have shared experiences and faster-paced growth compared to when you've no friends.
On many occasions when I'm down, I usually run to my friends, and they are always ready to grab me with an open arm. They're a blessing to me, and I genuinely appreciate having them. I won't even trade my friends for gold or silver, because they're more precious than those stones.
All photos are mine.