By Ada Kohli
Published Aug 04, 2023

Hindustan Times
Lifestyle

5 Ways to be a responsible friend

From having fun to creating goofy memories together and having a shoulder to cry on, friendship is a beautiful relationship

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Here are 5 ways to be a good and responsible friend

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Check-in on your friends

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While you may be busy with work and other commitments, make sure to take out time, prioritise and check-in with your friends from time to time

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Learn to listen

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Learn to listen and validate the feelings of your friends. Sometimes people need compassion, support and empathy to help them get through tough times

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Be honest

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Being honest will allow you and your friends to be vulnerable with each other. This will help you offer sincere advice while keeping each other's best interests in mind

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Support them through tough times

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Offer your love and support when your friend is going through a tough time. Let them know that you have their back and act responsibly

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Be open-minded

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Being open-minded allows your friends to share their true feelings and honest dilemmas with you which in itself is an act or great and responsible friendship

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