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Friends for Life Joyce Brothers friend (noun.) 1. A person whom one knows, likes and trusts.2. A person with whom one is allied in a struggle or cause; comrade.3. One who supports, sympathizes with, or patronizes a group.4. An acquaintance. Pre-reading questions: 1. How do you define “friends” and “friendship? 2. How to choose a friend? 3. What is needed to make friendship grow, blossom and last? 4. Will a friendship end? What is friendship? Friendship is an in-depth relationship. Friendship is comfortable and relaxed. Friendship requires meeting the needs of both friends. Friendship Proverbs Books and friends should be few but good. A friend in need is a friend indeed. - Latin Proverb A hedge between keeps friendship green. To have a friend, be a friend.” The death of a friend is equivalent to the loss of a limb. - German Proverb Life without a friend is like death without a witness. - Spanish Proverb A cheerful friend is like a sunny day spreading brightness all around. ??? August 6 is International Friendship Day for 2006, time to recognize your friends and their contribution to your life. Friendship helps to bring peace and positivity to the globe - a great reason to celebrate! Toxic/harmful or helpful? Entering into a friendship opens the door for hurt and harm; a harmful friend or a toxic friendship can be one of lifes hardest relationship tribulations to forgive and forget. Toxic friends often come back to haunt you for a long time. Harmful friend The person who makes use of others. The Betrayer . A fault finder. The Promise Breaker. A Gossip. The Self-centered Person . The Competitor . Ways of Maintaining friendship ! Be a good listener; refrain from offering advice or moralizing. Respect your friends point of view. Different personalities can complement each other; it isnt always necessary to see eye to eye. Never betr