What is a friend?

Why is it that some people are okay just walking all over another person? Some people put people on the spot in front of other people and when you stand up for yourself and turn the tables, they just keep on. Does it make you a better person because you can make other people uncomfortable? Does it make you better because you possess the ability to belittle someone in front of other people? Friends are people that if they have a problem with you they talk to you and you alone about the situation, not in front of a group of people to force your hand at standing up for yourself or sitting there and taking it like a wuss. A friend is someone that although they may not agree with your viewpoint, they will listen to it and consider it. It doesn’t mean that you are wrong or they are wrong, it just means that you have different viewpoints about a situation. The ability to be able to say, you know, you may think differently than me about this, but that’s okay. I can respect that. This is a sign of maturity. Kids who may be reading this, if you think that peer pressure goes away when you’re an adult...wrong. Get used to it! It’s going to be around for a long long time. So stand your ground for what you believe in and be a leader.