the ABC's of Friendship

Always be honest, would you want THEM to lie to you?
Be there when they need you, or you may wind up alone
Cheer them on, we all need encouragement now and then
Don't look for their faults, even if you have one
Encourage their dreams, what would we be without them?
Forgive them, you just may do something wrong sometime
Get together often, misery loves company, so does glee
Have faith in them, the human animal is remarkable
Include them, you may need to be include something
Just be there when they need you
Know when they need a huge, and couldn't you use one?
Love them unconditionally, that is the ONLY condition
Make them feel special, because aren't we are special?
Never forget them, who wants to feel forgotten?
Offer to help, and know when "No Thanks" is just politeness
Praise them honestly and openly
Quietly disagree, noise NO makes enemies
Really listen, a friendly is soothing balm
Say you're sorry, don't let them assume it
Talk frequently, communication is important
Use good judgment
Verbalize your feelings
Wish them luck. hopefully good
Xamine your motives, before you 'help' out
Your words count, use them wisely
Zip your lips when told the secret

you'll always be my friend