Overtime some of these friendships blossom and flourish into something big, something very important.
Depending on the friendship, it's importance becomes more evident in certain situations unlike in some.
For example, some friends are very dependable when it comes to academic challenges, while some others show their value in financial difficulties, some other friends are able to clear their schedule and be with you in time of trouble or need. Such is life.
Happiness is a very complex emotion that I have not fully understood. Sometimes friends are enough to keep us happy. There are instances where people are going through a lot of difficulties or find themselves in depressing situations but the presence of a friend or group of friends helps them to smile and get through the challenge.
There are also instances where despite the presence of friends, individuals are not able to be happy. Although things mostly get better when there are friends around unlike when they are not.
It's not just enough to have friends, there are different kinds of friends so in making friends, it is important to make "good" friends. Those that can be depended upon.
A life without good friends will be a rollercoaster of experiences. One that many people will not like to witness.
Because of the ease that comes with having good friends around, not having good friends would automatically make easy tasks to look hard because the burden that would have been shared is now being handled by only one person.
Sometimes we just need to hear from someone to confirm a decision or to advise us but not having good friends would rub the individual who needs such advice of the time and possibly the needed help too.
Another thing with not having good friends is that every task that a friend would have helped with will now need to be either paid for or done by people whom there's no trust with.
This comes with a lot of risks especially where trust is important and of priority.
In the end, whether or not we need friends to be happy, we certainly do need friends for other things.
The presence of friends is sometimes the strength and confidence we need to get through the day.
It's important for everyone to have this experience. It sometimes gives one the courage to forge ahead in the midst of very difficult situations.
Friends also bring perspective to dilemma and options to explore where necessary. It is also a morale booster to realise that you are not facing a challenge alone.
This goes a long way in many situations, ensuring that people go through difficult times with the love and strength of friends. Which often times gives them the ability to go through difficulty knowing they are not alone and were not abandoned.
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