As social beings who are meant not to live in isolation but connect to other people, we can't do without frienship.
”Friendship is defined as a relationship of mutual affection between people. It is a stronger form of interpersonal bond than an association and has been studied in academic fields such as Communication, Sociology, Social, Psychology, Anthropology, and Philosophy." Source
Going by the Wikipedia perspective to friendship as captured in it's defination above, there's no doubt that friendship is the strong force behind our togetherness. However, it needs to be guarded jealously otherwise it can be affected negatively and in turn harm our evey aspect of life.
Below are 4 things that can take your friends away from You
- When you break their trust: When individuals are around you and share their life with you is probably because they believe in you and have confidence that you will always lift up to their expectations. We can compare this kind of trust to terms and conditions of an organisation that must never be broken, and if you break them, there's so much to loose, so is friendship, you can loose them forever.
"Trust is an essential ingredient in all successful relationships. When a friend breaks your trust, rebuilding that trust isn't always easy because feelings of loss and betrayal can linger." Source
- When you don't reciprocate them: Another thing that keeps most friendship going and growing is reciprocation . If you don't want your friendship to grow cold, reciprocate and keep doing it, otherwise, it's just the matter of time before you start loosing your friends.
”Reciprocating is similar to a game of tennis or Pin Pong. There's a rhythm or a flow of a back and forth exchange. When someone reciprocate our efforts, it can leave us feeling validated in our choices and friendship or relationship and give more, and leaves us with this overall sense that we are valued and appreciated." Source
When you no longer keep in touch: Another factor that keeps friendship alive frequently keeping in touch. Although you musn't see, talk and interact every day, but as often as possible, call, chat, and even see each other. Doing this keeps you in their mind and consciousness. However, when you ceased or slow down in communicating, you gradually fade away from their mind.
When you no longer show concern: Another important thing that keeps friendship intact is constantly interesting in what your friends do, and sharing your own interest with them. Theyexpect you to be there for them in bad times and in good times. However, the moment you cease to show interest in thing that concern them they begin to avoid you and gradually they delete you.