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1. A Best Friend (EWRT 1A 1:30)
 Is genuine:is truly happy for my accomplishments, my wins, the
good stuff I have.
 Is optimistic; bringsme up and lets me bring them up
 Is someone I am alwayscomfortable with, sees ME, who I am and
likes it, maybe even lovesit.
 Can comfortably share silence with me
 We are considerate of each other’s time/needs
 We have a shared sense of humorbut joking is appropriate;
everythingdoesn’tneedto be turned into a joke.
 Is open; doesn’thide feelings
 doesn’tdemeanothers; looksfor the positive, chill
 They look for the positive in me and others
 They defendme from criticism
 The would defend me from physicalabuse
 They ride or die
 A best friend knowswhere to draw the line
 Someonewhose bestqualitiesmotivate me
 Is understanding and forgiving. UnderstandsthatI can make
mistakes.
 No Balance sheetbutin the end, thingseven out.
 Will allow me to pay for them/willpay for me
 Is able and willing to give and accept help from me
 Has good moralsand values
 Showskindnessand compassion forall things
 Givessupport and givesneeded criticism
 The criticism is alwayswith good intentions
 Helpsme get back on my feet if I fall down
 Is spontaneous