I don't think a good friend is someone who keeps score... or feels entitled to receive more than what they get out of the relationship.
I also think you get what you put into friendships. The best friends I've ever had are the ones I enjoy giving more of myself to. I will overextend myself all over the damn place if I think it's a good cause (such as making our friendship stronger, or making them feel good)... and I get something out of that. To me, friendships are like investments in my own well being. If I can trust that someone else is worthy of everything I have to offer, and it doesn't feel like I'm throwing my energy into a black pit, then I consider it a good friendship.
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Date: 2005-11-25 05:12 am (UTC)I also think you get what you put into friendships. The best friends I've ever had are the ones I enjoy giving more of myself to. I will overextend myself all over the damn place if I think it's a good cause (such as making our friendship stronger, or making them feel good)... and I get something out of that. To me, friendships are like investments in my own well being. If I can trust that someone else is worthy of everything I have to offer, and it doesn't feel like I'm throwing my energy into a black pit, then I consider it a good friendship.