Troubled Friendships

[shaan]

Troubled Friendships

Second to God, friends are
A believer's most valuable assets.
Companions provide a
Listening ear for our troubles,
Support for our dreams,
And a safety net when we fall.
Our friends also give us love,
Even when we are unlovable.

Inevitably, though, some of
These important relationships will go
Through troubled periods.
If the friendship is worth preserving a
Solution should be sought
Through the following steps:

Address the situation.
Acknowledge to your friend
That something is amiss
And needs to be fixed.

Determine the problem.
Together, discuss where the relationship
Veered off course and what wrongs
May have been spoken or committed.

Apologize.
As believers and friends,
We accept responsibility for our
Actions and seek forgiveness.

Refuse to blame.
In addition we must
Avoid defending ourselves.
There could be a temptation to
Argue over who did what:
However, the goal is not proving
Who is right but saving the friendship.

Begin repairs.
Ask, "What can I do to
Rebuild our closeness?"
The key here is to do willingly
Whatever is requested.

Commit to rebuilding.
Immediately start investing
Your time energy,
And love in restoring the friendship.

[~*guria*~]

nice sharing

[Arslan]

[sheem]

true

[Sadaf Gondal]

nice