10 RULES OF FRIENDSHIP
- - Anonymous
- Sep 3
- 2 min read
Friendship isn’t just about hanging out or exchanging sometimes-funny, sometimes-silly WhatsApps—it’s about having a bond that feels like home and a comedy club rolled into one. It’s that non-judgemental space where you can truly, totally, entirely be yourself.
It’s the magic of uncontrollable giggles—the kind that makes your stomach hurt and your brain forget what even started it. It’s having someone who doubles up as a human booster—your multi-vitamin—hyping you up when you’re down and reminding you of your brilliance when life tries to dim it.
True friendship isn’t just about good times; it’s about being there through thick and thin. Heartbreaks, job switches, breakdowns—sometimes all you need is a presence that says, “I’ve got you.”
At the same time, real friends offer straight talk, not sugar-coated coochy-cooing… though sometimes that’s welcome too. Need space? Feeling upset? They’ll say it and sort it, because honesty keeps the friendship sturdy.
Loyalty is the glue. The kind that doesn’t flinch at life changes or long silences. But real friends also deliver the occasional kick in the butt. They call you out when you’re slacking or ignoring your own worth, then shove you—lovingly—back into your lane.
And what is a real friend’s most underrated superpower? Their radar. Great friends can sense when something’s off—smell it even if they’re far, far away—sometimes before you can. They wave the red flag, steer you away from bad calls, and remind you to check your own blind spots.
Friends hold you to their bosom, and they set you free… with your own unique brilliance intact!
So here are my 10 Rules of Friendship:
Be a Safe haven for each other
Laugh Loud, Laugh Often – Share giggles that hurt your stomach and erase your worries, just because.
Be each other's Vitamin Boost – Hype your friend up when life tries to dull their shine; remind them of their brilliance.
Stand Steady in Storms – Show up through heartbreaks, career twists, and breakdowns with a simple promise: I’ve got you.
Speak the Truth, Lovingly – Offer honest words, not just sugar-coated comfort, because realness strengthens bonds.
Respect Space – Know when to hug, when to tease, and when to leave them be—friendship breathes in freedom.
Stay Loyal, Always – Don’t flinch at life changes or long silences; true friends don’t need constant proof.
Give the Gentle Kick – Call them out when they forget their worth and lovingly shove them back on track.
Trust Your Friend Radar – Sense the unspoken, wave red flags, and steer them away from blind spots and bad calls.
Hold & Let Go – Embrace your friend fiercely but set them free to live their own brilliance.