What makes a friendship last?

“I think the number one thing that makes friendships last is listening,” Carolyn Birsky, certified life coach, told HelloGiggles. “It may sound basic, but one of the most important pieces of friendship is feeling heard. You go to your friends to hash things out because you know they will listen to you.”

How do you tell a friend you’re worried about them?

Let them know you’re there to listen. Tell them what you’re worried about. If you think they have been doing things which are unsafe, talk about what you’ve noticed. Let them know you’re talking about it because you care about them.

What happens if someone never cares about you as a friend?

Chances are, if they never cared much about you, they aren’t going to care that you don’t think of them as a friend. It’s not about you viciously cutting away at friendships, but considering who are the most important people in your life, and who you are going to put first.

Is it okay for friends to ask each other for favors?

There’s nothing wrong with friends asking favors from each other, and in fact, it’s good to help a friend out. The last thing you want however, is a friend making you do things that you’re not comfortable doing, or a friend whose respect is only earned if you do something for or with them.

How do you deal with people who don’t care about you?

You should have a good idea about who cares about you, and who doesn’t. Put the people who care about you first, and the people who don’t care behind you. Sort through all of your friends in the same manner. Go through all the criteria. Don’t be afraid to be harsh.

How do you know if someone you love doesn’t care about you?

5 Indicators that someone you love doesn’t care about you: 1. You talk, beg and they still don’t listen – You exhaust yourself verbally, yet your significant other either ignores you, says you never shut up, walks away from you, or implies that you don’t get over things.