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10 Biblical Ways to be a Good Friend

Here are 10 Biblically-driven ways to be a good friend. This post is part of the month-long "Let's Talk Relationships" series! Join in & grow!

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How to Be a Good Friend

Bert and Ernie. Laverne and Shirley. Thelma and Louise. These duos knew what it took to create a lasting bond. Here, expert suggestions for creating your own enduring relationships (none of which involve driving off a cliff).

What to Look for in a Good Friend

Consider these five behaviors that a good friend will consistently live out and ask yourself if you model them as a friend yourself.

What % "Good Friend" Are You

How to Be a Good Friend to Someone With Cancer

Hard times are when true friends are needed most. Many friends of people with cancer rally around their loved one and support them through their journey. To focus on the positive side of friendships, here are some things that people can do to be a good friend to someone with cancer.

How To Be A Good Friend To Other Women

Do you gossip about your own friends or often have drama with them? Do you secretly get excited when one of your girlfriends puts on a few pounds? Do you...

How To Be a Good Friend

Two happy affectionate young woman hugging each other in a close embrace while laughing and smiling, young multiracial female friends
Being just recently graduated from high school, a lot of my friends have left our hometown for college. And as some of them came back for break and we were reunited, I was reminded of something: friends are supposed to take care of each other
We’d discovered life after high school—life without each other—and it was weird. But most importantly, it was hard.…

7 Tips for Being a Good Friend to Someone in Recovery

by McCarton Ackerman on 26 November 2014 in Life in Recovery | updated on 15 July 2016
Although rehab is a powerful step for someone struggling with substance use, it’s what they do after treatment that will be most crucial to their long-term sobriety. Friendship and support is essential to this process, but many times people don’t know how they can help someone in addiction recovery , especially if they don’t have a substance abuse problem themselves. Luckily, many of the things you…

How to Be a Good Friend, According to an Ancient Philosopher

A compelling guide to finding, keeping and appreciating those around us

How to Say No to Anyone (Even a Good Friend)

How to Say No to Anyone (Even a Good Friend): Here’s a universal script that works for just a...

How to be a good friend to a brain injury survivor

BY: ALISON During my recovery process, I distanced myself from friends, avoided social situations, and became quite isolated. Every time I heard an insensitive comment (albeit without any malicious…

Why you may skimp on a good friend's gift

Imagine that you’re buying a bottle of wine for a close friend or loved one, and the store is offering a free gift if you buy a slightly inferior bottle rather than a superb one.

How to be a good friend to someone who has depression

How to Help Your Child Become a Good Friend

Friendships are an integral part of life for most of us. I've been lucky to have found some amazing ones throughout my 37 years — I've known some of my

5 Ways to Be a Good Friend to Someone Having Fertility Treatment

Having fertility treatment can be an exciting and intense time. These five tips will help you be the best friend you can be to someone trying to build a family.