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Having friends is one of the support systems that people need in their lives. However, do they need to keep on saying good words to each other? It seems not realistic since they are not open to saying the ugly truth.


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I think friends should be honest with each other and if they need advice, even if it is not what they want to hear, it should be the truth. For instance, if a friend puts on an outfit that looks terrible and asks if they look okay, I think they should be told the truth in the nicest possible way. If they need relationship advice, perhaps it is time to end a relationship that is not working, then as a friend I should tell them what I think. They don't have to agree with what I say but at least I have given an honest opinion.
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You had described well having a true friend in a person's life. I had some close friends who are so in denial with the real truth. They left me for not patronizing them. I do not mind if they do this, as long as I am being truthful to what I said to them.
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Friends advice on issues on relationship, career, business and family. A good friend wants the best for you and steps in to rescue when things go the opposite, they give advice and often times offer financial help just to show to help and support. 
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I do agree with your opinion about maintaining friendships with others. Is it really fine to lend money to them? What if they abuse your kindness? Sometimes friends can be abusive when they borrow money from us. The worst part is they do not pay us back that it is supposed to be.
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The best way to give advice is by getting their involvement in deciding what they should do and influencing their thinking in a positive way. Involvement – In order to have people buy into any advice you are giving, they need to be involved in the discussion and the decision. If you can get them to arrive at the decision of what to do next on their own…so that it is their idea, they will be much more committed to the decision and more likely to follow through. In all my years of talking with people, I have found that much of the time they know the right thing to do, they just need someone to confirm it for them
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For some reason, some of our friends know what to do. They just need a support system to boost their confidence to arrive at a good decision. However, others are not listening. How can we influence these people? I am sure they will be so defensive when knowing the ugly truth of particular concern.
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I have two best friends and they always give me suggestions like--

* They give tips in my all work to become success in that.

* They always give me suggestion that if you spend time with girls then it is not good for your career that's why they are my two hands of my body.
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I am glad that you found confidants in your life. At present, it is not easy to find true friends who can be treated as siblings. You are lucky to have them. Personally, the only people that are so influential to my life is my immediate family.
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Nowadays its hard to find a good and trustworthy friend. I had this best friend in high school but she betrayed me so much that she left me shattered in pieces I could not believe it since she was like a sister to me. I learned alot. Right after that incident, before I accept someone generously into my life, I am very much careful
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I was in your situation before. Most friends that I thought they were betrayed me big time. Now, they are not in my life.
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Yes that is very true that it's very rare to find a friend who is really a true friend.
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@erictsuma It is best to be aware of who we are being connected to so that we will not be deceived big time.
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Good friends and real friends are rare to find , the best advice i give is to be faithful and honest.friendship is something unique if it is real and it can stay for years.
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I do agree that true friends are difficult to find these days. It is easy to find them in the past.
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The kind of advice does friends give each is most of the time words that we want to hear because they are always there to help us. They are like our best friends or like siblings too at times who want to protect us. There are also instances there are friends who are frank enough to tell you the truth especially if they see you are so affected and not giving any good in your life. These are the true friends you consider. There are friends who do not care I guess just simple fake friends.
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In my view, true friends can say the ugly truth to us. This is how they wanted us to become a better person.
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To be honest with you having a  friend is a very giog thing but not all people are good friends to you , infact most of them are bad friends and very few are good friends.

If you are lucky to have good friends then you'll have the best advice from them like for example , helping each other in times of needs,to be honest and trustworthy worthy to each other 
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I agree. At some point, we need to be vigilant in finding good friends. Once we find them, then we can keep them for good in our lives.
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The best advice that I can give to my own friends is to be loyal and respectful to each other. As much as possible, they need to practice open communication to refrain from misunderstanding.
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Sometimes you encounter unexpected obstacles in life you'll need a little guidance and hope. Friends who love each other stand by one another in good times and in bad. They are a few heartfelt words to get someone to see the brighter side of things. But if don't work show them how much you believe and support them.
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It is entirely depends upon the person. The person who is friendly can be advised very easily. Sine good friends will not put head into other persons personal life.
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Some advice that can be given is that friends are a good way to see things from different perspectives, ask questions that others have experience with, and share ideas and tips. Friends can also provide support when things are tough and can offer comfort and support.
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Some friends might say that their friend is like a brother to them, and that they all rely on them. Some friends might say that each other do not need to say the ugly truth, as they will understand.
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