Questions of the day

What does being a friend mean to you?

What actions do you take to show you want to be a friend with someone else?

What actions tell you a person has no interest in being a friend?

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ScreamingFox · 41-45, F

Being a friend means mutual care and respect. It means we can laugh but also share serious matters too, support each other and show up when we can. But also respect each other's boundaries and not take too much.

If I want to be someone's friend I will listen and show I care in little ways. I like to give a little gift to show people they mean more to me than just an acquaintance. Something I made for them to express that I see them.

I will back off quickly if I can tell someone doesn't care for me. I give a little shot, respect the time it takes to build and let it go if there's no reciprocation. Not many people care for me though so I can feel distance very clearly.