How healthy friendship looks like: Therapist shares tips

Good friends always understand the emotional capacity that we are having at a certain stage in life, owing to the things that we are going through. They are always there to support.

Published on: Feb 24, 2023 10:45 AM IST

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One of the most beautiful relationships to exist in this world is friendship. The epitome of unconditional love, friendship is based on untold promises, secrets, fun, support and a lot of love. In life, we need a few good friends to sail through the bad times with laughter, tears and strength. Good friends form our weakness and our power. Psychologist Nicole LePera noted down how authentic friendship can make us feel better. (Unsplash)

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Good friends always understand the emotional capacity that we are having at a certain stage in life, owing to the things that we are going through. They are always there to support.  (Unsplash)

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They understand us and most importantly, give us the space that we need.  (Unsplash)

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Jealousy is a common feeling in any kind of relationship. But good friends know how to cope with their own insecurities and not let jealousy affect the friendship.  (Unsplash)

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Sometimes friendship involves just staying by us, without any advice or conversation.  (Unsplash)

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We are constantly striving to be a better version of ourselves. Hence, we often make a few choices to make that happen. Good friends respect such choices.  (Unsplash)

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In good friendships, we never keep the score of who owes the other person what. It is based on unconditional love, and not transactional benefits.  (Unsplash)