Friendship is the most durable and long-term relationship between people, not counting those that are due to consanguinity. Many of us are still close friends with those with whom we studied at school together or even went to kindergarten. Someone was lucky to find a true friend in a more mature age. For those who do not have such attachment, but really want to find a true friend for life, we can only give some advice.
Instruction manual
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First of all, think about what should be the person with whom you would like to be friends all your life. Take a sheet of paper and write in the column those qualities that should be inherent in your friend. Now think, if you have all these qualities. If not, then you need to start with yourself in order to fully meet the requirements that you set for others.
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You are an adult and you must understand that there are no ideal people. So, you should forgive people for those minor to friendship shortcomings that they have. Moreover, as we found out before this, you have some drawbacks. By and large, you can forgive everything except self-interest, dishonesty and a tendency to betrayal.
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Do not be afraid to meet these qualities in those people who surround you. Treat everyone kindly and with interest as potential friends. Of course, among them, for sure, there are those who possess these negative qualities. If you find them, then simply cross them out of your life or no longer count them as your friends, moving away from them. In any case, there will be those next to you, among whom will be people who have the same interests with you and with whom you want to be friends closer.
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Take a closer look at those who are near you. This is surprising, but sometimes after many years of acquaintance we practically do not know those who surround us. Look closely at your colleagues or your old acquaintances. Find a reason to talk with them about personal addictions, get to know them better. Perhaps a person close to you in spirit and conviction has long been with you.
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Treating others with respect and interest, you have the right to expect that you will call back respect and interest. See how many real friends these people have. So, to become an open, honest and friendly person is a great way to find friends with whom you will be interested in the rest of your life.