Friendship Recognizes Faults In Friends But Does Not Speak Of Them.

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True friendship acknowledges imperfections, accepts them as part of our
individual makeup, and focuses on our positive aspects instead of expounding
upon our faults. Your friends don't like you to comment upon their failings any
more than you like them to criticise you. When your friends are discouraged or
disappointed in themselves, a word of encouragement will serve much better than
a sermonette. To be the kind of friend you would like to have, be a good
listener, offer advice when you are asked for it, and treasure the trust that
your friends have placed in you. Praise them for their achievements and
sympathise when they fall short, but avoid offering "constructive criticism" or
playing devil's advocate. Most of us expect more from ourselves than anyone else
ever would, and we are painfully aware of our shortcomings. We don't need to be
reminded of them by our friends.

"Successful People Are Average People Focused"