True Friend or Acquaintance
Written by Cynthia and James Johnson on Nov 20, 2008 8:57 am
Read More: Discipline | Mindset | Personal Development | Positive Thinking
This is something that has always amazed me. People say they are your friends but in reality they are only acquaintances.
To me a true friend is someone that you can call anytime and they are there to help you. No matter what they are doing they are by your side. No questions asked they are your friends.
Now an acquaintance is some one that you call and they’re always too busy to help you. But they are not afraid to call when they need your help and expect you to be there when ever they call.
In life there are true friends and acquaintances. Me personally, I have many acquaintances but very few true friends. That is really ok. Because the people that are acquaintances will see that I have true friends. And realize that the only way to help themselves is to be a true friend and give from the heart. Friendship is not about what is in it for ME. It is total giving and knowing that when you need a return favor that person will be there for you.
Views: 537 | 
Comments: 7 
About the Author: Cynthia and James Johnson
Member Since: 11/12/2008
Industry: No Industry Selected
Primary Web Site: http://cynthiaandjames.mentoringforfree.com
The world is full of life long acquaintences....
Sometimes I'm guilty of not staying in touch as I should, too busy! Even direct family members sometimes don't call for months, I call them or I wouldn't hear from them for years. Other cultures are so much tighter when it comes to friends and family, we could all learn from them!
I Have Friends NOW
Why do I have so many Friends Now? Because It is not about me anymore it is about them. Hurrah!!! It is Fun to Love. It is fun to Give. But it is only fun if you do it with out expecting something from them in return. Other wise you may lose out on more Fun!
your friend for life Juanita Waterman
Good Friends Stand by You No Matter What
Another great lesson, Cynthia and James.
“A friend is someone who understands your past, believes in your future,
and accepts you just the way you are.”
I appreciate you,
Daniela Riess
I have found when you go out
I have found when you go out of your way to help your friends it always comes back to you. My dad got sick last year and my pals were comming out of the woodwork nightly to see if we needed anything. It was a great feeling.
Friends
True friends are a rare commodity. Most of the people we know are different levels of acquaintances. If you have a true friend they will remain a friend even after a long period of no contact.
I guess i have more luck with my acquaintances than you have or I am miss labeling some i call acquaintances.
From The Heart
Elwood
Togetherness! Its true,
Togetherness! Its true, and when we are Real and give unto one another, there is a continous circulation of giving that never ends! Thank you for your friendship and leadership! We can be an example!
Jenny Wudtke
Nice
You said it. I have met many individuals, especially being in the military, who would say that they were my friend, but would never want to do anything or hang out unless their wife was gone or they were board. It is ironic though because I always find myself stretching forth my hand in friendship but never really receiving the same courtesy back. Even after I got out of the service I would try to call them and they would act like I was a stranger. Out of the many so called friends that I had acquired over the years being in the service I had only left with one best friend. As a matter of fact he is still my best friend to this day. I did meet my wife while I was in the service, but it's kind of hard to consider her as an acquaintance. Great post Cynthia and James.
Your friend,
Alfonzo Gasaway II