We all have a silver lining in life, and often, it is our best friend! Friendship is crucial in our lives, and friends are often the first ones we turn to whenever we face a problem, feel sad or scared, or whenever we are excited, ecstatic and ready for adventure.

The world has changed a lot in the past decades, so many believe that new changes have even corrupted the concept of friendship. Therefore, having a true friend with whom you can share the good and bad in life, is precious!

We all need someone whom we can pour out heart out and reveal our deepest secrets, someone we can cry and laugh together with, someone who will enjoy life together with us.

Yet, we meet different people throughout life, so we develop various bonds with them. As we mature, we realize that our friends are a constant and necessary aspect of our life, so we start to choose them wisely.

One of the most important decisions we all make in life is who we spend our time with.

Here are five types of friends you should keep by your side for life:

• Friends that listen to you, support you and offer guidance and advice. They are always ready to lend an open ear without passing judgment.
• Friends who lift your spirits, keep you positive and motivated and encourage you to pursue your dreams. These energetic people are willing to take risks and will teach you to leave your comfort zone and achieve more in life.
• Friends you can trust, and who are completely honest to you, even if it sometimes hurts your feelings.
• Generous and selfless friends, who love you, respect you, and believe in you.
• Friends who are not afraid to dream, as they inspire you to be creative and initiative.

If you have been lucky enough and have already found these friends, make sure you never let them go!

Sources:
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