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It is important
to be there for our friends during the good times, not just the difficult
times. When we are close friends with someone, we
intuitively know when they need a hug, a helping hand, or a sympathetic ear.
Likewise, when we are going through bleak periods in our lives, we count on
friends to support us through loss, illness, and other setbacks, both big and
small. And while part of being a good friend means being there when the other
person needs us, it is just as important to be there for our friends so we
can share in their joyous celebrations and triumphs. After all, who else would our friends want
to celebrate their promotions, graduations, marriages, and good news with
than their loved ones and good friends. Yet depending on what is happening in
our lives, it can sometimes be difficult to be there for our friends during
the good times. We can become so busy with our own lives that we forget to
make time. Or we may be so focused on our own problems that we may not feel
like celebrating with our friends. We may even take their joyful moments for
granted, assuming that as long as we’re there for our friends during the bad
times that we are doing our jobs. Yet part of being a true friend means also
being there during the good times. Success and happiness can feel empty
without someone to share them with, and who better to join in our victory
dances than our good friends. Taking time from our busy lives to honor
our friends’ happy moments is a wonderful way to show them that they matter.
And in many ways, by wanting you around during their happy occasions, your
friends are also honoring you. After all, it is the people we cherish that we
want to sing at our birthdays, visit our newborn babies, and pop open that
bottle of champagne when we reach a milestone moment. The next time a friend
wants you to be there to celebrate with them, remember to feel honored that
they thought of asking you. Together, you can celebrate their happiness and
your rich friendship. |
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