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Friendship

an underrated bond ?

One of the loveliest connections we have in life is

friendship. It is a connection we make with

someone that is based on respect, trust, and
support. But there are instances when we may find

ourselves treating our friends as an option rather

than appreciating their presence in our lives, and

when we realize this, it can cause us to feel guilt
and regret. Pavithra . A

Taking our friends for granted can have a negative 2019-23 cse

effect on our character and personality. When we think that our friends will

always be there for us, we start to occasionally choose someone else over
them. In addition, we often don't realize our mistakes until we have lost our

friends for good. We've all made this error at some point in our lives. Some

people may have lost their friends, while others may be working hard to win

them back. The most crucial thing is to admit our blunders, become more
aware of and grateful for the existence of those friends in our life, and make a

conscious effort to be a good friend in return.

True friendship is more crucial than ever in the fast-paced, socially connected
albeit virtually and psychologically isolated

world of today. Real friends support and

encourage one another during difficult times,
share their joys and sorrows, laugh and weep

together, listen and understand one another.

They support each other despite setbacks and
share in each other's accomplishments. Real friendship lasts a lifetime and

isn't concerned about quantity but rather quality. They are the people that

make you feel at home and who are there for you no matter where you are or
who you are. As a result, we ought to treasure and cultivate our genuine

friendships and express our gratitude for the immeasurable gifts they bring

into our lives.

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