10 Ways of Knowing Your True Friends

Throughout my 16 years of experience I've started to learn how to find true friends. Below I've listed the 10 ways I like to know someone is truly a good friend.

1. You don't have to force yourself to talk to them (this includes talking to them just because you haven't in a while and you feel bad)
2. You have a good time when you're around them
3. You don't necessarily have to enjoy the same things, but you should be able to have a conversation about what you enjoy
4. They don't talk trash about everyone. This one is a little iffy but usually if someone gossips about everyone to you, they may possibly gossip about you to everyone
5. You can have serious conversations
6. They don't tell people what you say
7. They give advice, or at least listen to you
8. They understand you when you're being weird
9. Even if you don't see them everyday, you don't feel awkward around them when you do
10. They don't cause drama involving you

One of the best things about having true friends is that you actually enjoy being friends with them. You don't necessarily have to see them everyday, but you know that they will always be there for you no matter what.