At Least 35 Things We Need From a Friend

• I need you to care about me



• I need you to listen to me



• I need you to respect me



• I need you to treat me with love and kindness



• I need you to trust me



• I need you to honor my feelings



• I need you to cooperate with me



• I need you to be open to agreeing with me



• I need you to not fight against me



• I need you to make it a high priority to treat me good



• I need you to listen to what I say, and let it into your heart



• I need you to relax and be calm



• I need you to take me seriously = including what I say and do



• I need you to behave maturely and know what you're doing



• I need you to not pretend



• I need you to listen at least twice as much as you talk



• I need you to communicate with me properly



• I need you to not be selfish nor to try and get things your way



• I need you to be considerate of what I want



• I need you to keep yourself safe from harm



• I need you to know clearly the difference between right and wrong



• I need you to not manipulate me nor harm me



• I need you to believe that I care about you



• I need you to let go of your past and don't blame me for things I didn't do



• I need you to have confidence in yourself



• I need you to do whatever it takes to make your relationships good



• I need you to appreciate the good qualities I have and don't focus on my weak points



• I need you to make "us together" as the focus, rather than living life for you alone



• I need you to not deny what I'm saying



• I need you to provide me with a safe atmosphere for interaction



• I need you to be happy around me



• I need you to show that you love and care about me



• I need you to be grateful and to have a positive outlook in life



• I need you to be flexible



• I need you to take responsibility of your life, and of the family