How to avoid losing a friend
When you lose a friend, you will feel like you have lost something that is part of you. A friend is a blessing from God to make your life better. A friend is someone who will be there for you at the time of distress.
What would you do if the friend you have spent so many nice moments with, who you had trust in, believed in is gone because of a disagreement you two had? Don’t let problems stand in the way of your friendship.
Avoid losing a friend
To learn how to avoid losing your friend, follow the blew guide:
1. Stop lying
You can not avoid lying sometimes. Sometimes, you lie to the people closest to you thinking it is a white lie. However, what you should realize is that a lie is a lie. You have to recognize and admit your lie to your friend before he knows from someone else and lose the trust he has in you.
Explain the reason that made you lie and then apologize with the promise not to repeat it. A true friend will understand and appreciate your honesty and will stay your friend.
2. Support your friend
Support and encourage your friend for the things he enjoys doing. Don’t put him down by saying, “don’t do it,” “you will fail,” among other discouraging statements. No one likes having people to discouraging him from doing what he loves or putting him down as most people don’t like to be surrounded by negative people.
3. Stop being obsessed
Jane wants her friend Mary to be with her constantly that Mary can’t do what she wants alone. Despite the fact that Mary has informed Jane that she needs time a lone and needs to see her own friends alone without Jane.
Don’t expect your friend to go with you everywhere you want to and to be with you 24 hours. Remember your friend has his own personality, his own way of thinking, and his own life.
Obsession is an attribute that not only friends don’t like and appreciate, but also your lover as stated in “how to win your lover’s heart.”
4. Respect misunderstandings
Often times, you might get misunderstood by your friend. Don’t let that misunderstanding affect your relationship with your friend negatively. If misunderstanding happens, ask him what he really means and give him the chance to explain to you what he means.
5. Don’t take your friend for granted
It happens so often that people don’t appreciate what they have until they lose it. Show your appreciation for your friend when he needs to. Be there when your friend needs you. Start giving support, this is the true meaning of friendship.
6. Avoid gossiping
Many people find themselves in situations where gossiping takes place. Be careful not take part in gossiping as it is a negative behavior that is a result of insecurity and jealousy.
7. Keep the secret
Respect your friend’s secrets and never divulge his secrets to anyone. If you divulge a secret, your relationship with your friend could get ruined. Even if you two argue, be noble and keep the secret. It is an attribute honest and noble people have.
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A friend is a ship that helps us sail through life Dia, so we should make every effort to protect our caring crew of mates and good souls on our side. Good stuff Dia, we should have friends to the end and never forget that!
Hi John,
I agree my friend, friends are precious and we should everything possible to avoid losing them especially true friends.
All good advice Dia.
To keep a friend, always do what you say and never violate a trust. Friends can be both good company and a valuable support system.
Thanks, my friend.
Alex
Hi Alex,
Exactly my friend, we should never violate their trust and we should always do whatever we can not only to help them, but to make a positive difference in their lives as well.
Friends are what keep us going when we ‘think’ we have lost it all. There is never a point when we have truly lost ‘everything’. We could lose our money, our homes, our jobs, and all material things, but true friends are something we can always count on
Hi Stuart,
Exactly, friends are the ones who stay with us in the hard times. Friends are the ones we should we should not take for granted as they are true gift from God.
Hi Dia,
If people follow this wonderful advice of yours there will be alot less sorrow from loosing a friend. I’m sure this will help people. Great job Dia!
Hi Dandy,
I agree with you my friend, if we only learn to apply those lessons in life, everyone’s life would be way better
Dia, it’s unfortunate that many people have such a hard time losing an argument or being “wrong.” They don’t apologize. As Elton John sings, “Sorry seems to be the hardest word.” How true this is.
How many friendships do you suppose could be completely restored if one or both involved would just admit they were wrong? I think this is the biggest relationship killer. Pride can destroy wonderful gifts. Thanks for sharing, buddy!
Hi Bryan,
I agree my friend, not apologizing is one of the main causes people lose their friends over. If we just learn to apologize and do whatever is possible to keep our friends.
Dia – you’re a man of genuine concern and care for your fellow man. It shows in each post, and comment on others post. This particular post continues the representation of your heart in motion. Thanks for the great tips on holding on to our friends. Peace my friend.
Hi JK,
Thank you for your nice and kind words my friend. I really appreciate it
You my friend, exemplify what the words “true friends” are. If everyone is like you, life would be a lot better my friend 
Dia – the common theme I see here is that we should not be self-centered. It’s funny, if we just stop thinking about ourselves all the time and take the feelings of our friends and others into consideration we could easily address all of your points and build stronger relationships with those that surround us!
Awesome stuff Dia!
Hi Hector,
I agree if we learn to think of our friends and for their benefits for a change, our relationships would improve dramatically. Thanks Hector
Hi Dia,
This is very inspirational. Thank you for putting up this stuff in a very simple and understandable way. I love reading this!!! thank you. God bless your wisdom! Much love and peace to you
Hi Leony,
Thank you my friend a lot for all your help.
I’m glad you enjoyed it. Much love and peace to you as well 
A good talk (or cry) with a friend that has been there for you is so valuable – more valuable than godl. Not only are all of your points good for keeping a friend, but I think they are also a good ‘check list’ to who really is a friend to us. I would get rid of any “friends” that lied, didn’t support, gossiped etc
Hi Katie,
For sure having a true friend that doesn’t lie and is always there for us is crucial in life. This is why we should avoid lying, gossiping, and all those negative acts.
GREAT topic Dia…of course, you always have great topics
I think a key I’d add to the list is ‘open communication and honesty’ all the time. For the most part, it never helps to hold things in until you get so frustrated that you explode. When friends are open, these little explosions never happen.
Thanks for the read Dia!
Hi Marcus,
Thanks my friend for your kind words
Open communication and honesty for sure crucial my friend. After all, honesty is the best policy. Being honest is very crucial in relationships.
hello dia
how are you?
thanks for sharing this inspiring article.
friendship is based on trust and once that is betrayed i daresay the friendship is lost to some extent.
take care of yourself and enjoy the rest of the day
Hi Ayo,
For sure Ayo, friendship is based on trust and honesty. This is why trusting our friend is crucial. This is the basis of friendship.