Work at staying connected. This should be daily if possible.Root for one another. Celebrate each other's successes. Send a card or flowers :o)
Don't gloat. Keep incomes out of the equation.
Show up for important events.
Be flexible and understanding. Give each other room to live your lives.
Protect confidences. Secrets need to be guarded, period!
Aw ... I am reading this, and smiling, because I am looking forward to applying these principles in my current relationship!
ReplyDeleteSometimes we need more keys on our friendship key ring! Thanks for the great tidbits...applicable to all relationships, even family!
ReplyDeleteGood advice. :)
ReplyDeleteVery good advice...
ReplyDeletebe well...
friendship is so important! That's why it's a timely topic and that's why I'm glad that you and Beth are my friends!
ReplyDeletehugs,nat
thank you so much for your comments on 9/11 on the victims and heroes! you and Beth are awesome!
ReplyDeletehugs,nat
Great advice. I should stay connected but rarely do.
ReplyDeleteExcellent advice Ken, well worth writing down and remembering.
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