https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 10 May 2026 20:34:34 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-a-good-friend-1#post-1293794 Fri, 20 Dec 2013 10:30:25 +0000 nana87 1293794@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think I am, but only with low-maintenance friendships. I will be a listening ear/support when I'm needed, and I'll make an effort to make plans when I can/when we're in the same place, but my best friendships are ones where we can go a long time without keeping in touch but get together and pick right up where we left off. Like, my bff is someone I've known since middle school, but we went to different high schools and then lived in different states for 8 years: we kept in touch when we could, but not daily, weekly, or even monthly. Even now, we live in the same city (though 45 min train ride away) and sometimes go like a month without hanging out. Some of it is being busy, some is it is being long-distance from some of my closest friends, and some of it is being guarded because of the friendship break-up I wrote about in the other thread, but in any case, this is what works for me now! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-a-good-friend-1#post-1293765 Fri, 20 Dec 2013 10:24:21 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 1293765@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I try to be. I like making plans to hang out and am always here to listen. It's easier to be a good friend to the people who aren't long distance. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-a-good-friend-1#post-1293745 Fri, 20 Dec 2013 10:18:06 +0000 T-Mom 1293745@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I try hard to be a good friend.. Usually I'm the one making the effort and getting bitter about it so I'm learning to let go and just let people know I'm here when they need me... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-a-good-friend-1#post-1293534 Fri, 20 Dec 2013 08:54:09 +0000 looch 1293534@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am the same, loyal but lazy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-a-good-friend-1#post-1293532 Fri, 20 Dec 2013 08:53:12 +0000 yin 1293532@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Very similar. If a friend needs me in any way, I am there 100%. I don't reach out to them though. When I try, I feel like I'm bothersome and avoid doing it. Plus I'm pretty shy and introverted. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-a-good-friend-1#post-1293162 Thu, 19 Dec 2013 23:41:41 +0000 MrsScallop 1293162@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ha, the friend breakup thread makes me think no, but I would say I am the same way @Mrs. Bee:. I am horrible at making plans/staying in contact with people, but I try to be supportive and will do just about anything for my friends! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-a-good-friend-1#post-1293151 Thu, 19 Dec 2013 23:38:03 +0000 LovelyPlum 1293151@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I hope so! Though I agree, it's really hard to be a good friend when the people you care most about are spread all over the country. I miss my friends an awful lot! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-a-good-friend-1#post-1293115 Thu, 19 Dec 2013 23:26:31 +0000 Mrs. Bee 1293115@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes and no. A lot of my friends turn to me when they need help, and they know that I'm always there for them. I am fiercely loyal.</p> <p>But... I am horrible about making an effort to hang out, keep in touch, etc. I just live in my own world sometimes. Most of the time it's my friends making the effort, making plans, etc. I need to do better on that front.</p> <p>Overall I think I'm a decent friend because you can definitely depend on me for anything. But I do need to make more of an effort!</p> <p>What about you? </p>