Friendship. The important of Friendship

I cherish friendship. I love my friends. I

respect them a lot.

Yesterday, I was discussing with a friend.

She was surprised when I told her her phone

number by heart. She never expected it.

One thing I do about my friends is that I try

to memorise their phone numbers. I know the

number of all my intimate friends, associates

and family members by heart. Asides the

love that it breeds, there are many benefits

inherent in doing so. One of the many

benefits it has is that you may be in a

dangerous situation, and you may need to

call a friend while your phone is dead.

THEIR ADVANTAGES

They Show You Who You Are

People tend to pick friends similar to

themselves, says Susan Krauss Whitbourne,

in the Psychology Today article, “Fifteen

Reasons We Need Friends.” Taking this

idea into account, it’s safe to say that

friends play a large role in helping you get

to know yourself better. Since friends are

like-minded people, they can help you

figure out what your goals are and

encourage you to stay the right track while

you’re trying to reach them.

They Give You a Shoulder to Lean On

In the New York Times article titled,

“What Are Friends For? A Longer Life,”

Tara Parker-Pope explains that in times of

trouble, many people turn to their friends

for support over family members or support

groups. Good friends can help you cope

with traumatic life events, including serious

illness, divorce, loss of a job or the death

of a love one, say experts at

MayoClinic.com. With long-lasting

friendships, comes greater peace of mind,

because you know that through thick and

thin, your friends will be there for you.

They Keep You in Line

Friends step in and tell you things that

the average polite stranger wouldn’t.

Whitbourne says that since your friends

know your ins and outs, they are able to

spot things that you can’t see (or that you

choose to ignore), and they have no

problem telling you the truth. Everyone

needs a reality check now and then.

According to the MayoClinic.com, friends

can also point out unhealthy lifestyle habits

and encourage you to avoid or change

them.

They’re Good for Your Health

In a study cited in the “Wall Street

Journal” article, “Beyond Facebook: the

Benefits of Deeper Friendships,” writer Sue

Shellenbarger examined the health benefits

associated with friendship. Having friends

reduces bodily stress, which leads to

reduced blood pressure, a lower heart rate

and fewer stress hormones. Knowing that

you have friends to rely on provides an

alternative to the traditional fight-or-flight

response to stress I cherish friendship. I love my friends. I

respect them a lot.

Yesterday, I was discussing with a friend.

She was surprised when I told her her phone

number by heart. She never expected it.

One thing I do about my friends is that I try

to memorise their phone numbers. I know the

number of all my intimate friends, associates

and family members by heart. Asides the

love that it breeds, there are many benefits

inherent in doing so. One of the many

benefits it has is that you may be in a

dangerous situation, and you may need to

call a friend while your phone is dead.

THEIR ADVANTAGES

They Show You Who You Are

People tend to pick friends similar to

themselves, says Susan Krauss Whitbourne,

in the Psychology Today article, “Fifteen

Reasons We Need Friends.” Taking this

idea into account, it’s safe to say that

friends play a large role in helping you get

to know yourself better. Since friends are

like-minded people, they can help you

figure out what your goals are and

encourage you to stay the right track while

you’re trying to reach them.

They Give You a Shoulder to Lean On

In the New York Times article titled,

“What Are Friends For? A Longer Life,”

Tara Parker-Pope explains that in times of

trouble, many people turn to their friends

for support over family members or support

groups. Good friends can help you cope

with traumatic life events, including serious

illness, divorce, loss of a job or the death

of a love one, say experts at

MayoClinic.com. With long-lasting

friendships, comes greater peace of mind,

because you know that through thick and

thin, your friends will be there for you.

They Keep You in Line

Friends step in and tell you things that

the average polite stranger wouldn’t.

Whitbourne says that since your friends

know your ins and outs, they are able to

spot things that you can’t see (or that you

choose to ignore), and they have no

problem telling you the truth. Everyone

needs a reality check now and then.

According to the MayoClinic.com, friends

can also point out unhealthy lifestyle habits

and encourage you to avoid or change

them.

They’re Good for Your Health

In a study cited in the “Wall Street

Journal” article, “Beyond Facebook: the

Benefits of Deeper Friendships,” writer Sue

Shellenbarger examined the health benefits

associated with friendship. Having friends

reduces bodily stress, which leads to

reduced blood pressure, a lower heart rate

and fewer stress hormones. Knowing that

you have friends to rely on provides an

alternative to the traditional fight-or-flight

response to stress

From the very earliest stages of life, friendship has been a natural part of the human condition. … However, maintaining a healthy group of friends is worth the stress, and finally having friends makes one’s life easier and better. For some, the main advantage of having a friend is to have a feeling of safety.