A friend in need is a friend indeed

“A friend in need is a friend indeed” so they say. All teenagers have their moments with their parents. I got in a fight with my parents one night and left. I didn’t really know where I was going, my friend let me stay with them for a little bit. They allowed me to stay there even when their situation wasn’t the best. They are not well off, they struggle financially, lack room in the house, and has a ton of kids. I felt like I was imposing a little bit. My buddy made me feel comfortable and welcome in his home. I knew I could talk to him about anything going on. Also, I knew he wouldn’t ask questions if I didn’t want to talk and would occupy my mind. Just playing video games or hanging out in the room talking helped me through stuff. He was there for me when I needed him.

Like mentioned above, his home situation isn’t the best. There were many times he needed me and was able to rely on me. He never needed a place to stay but he did need rides or get out for a bit. I was always there when he needed me. His dad and him disagree quite frequently. Things would get blown out of proportion with those two though. Even when I felt like my friend should just stop talking back or I felt he was in the wrong, I still stuck by him. I was on his side cause he would do the same for me.

Although we were both there for one another when in need. I think that friends in need are friends indeed. But I also feel as if I was there for him more times than he was for me. I suppose I had more freedom with my car and license. My parents also are better off with consistent jobs. This makes the two situations different from one another. I was able to ask my parents for money if I wanted to go somewhere or if I needed something. My buddy wasn’t able to get in his car and pick me up. There was also times where he wasn’t around to go to. Other than that each of us were there when the other needed.

True meaningful friendships are hard to find. I think a true friend needs certain qualities. Some of those are trusting, reliable, honest, caring, sincere, and fun. Since my buddy and I had times in which we needed one another it made our friendship stronger. He was there for me when no one else was in a hard time. Just being there for someone makes a person mean something. Also, allowing one another to be there made us be able to share the hard times. My story is also an example of being trusting. Times shared between us also made our friendship stronger because, through these times he didn’t tell others what was going on. The same goes for me and I am so glad to have a best friend that is always there for me when I am in need or not.