What do you think makes a good friend?
In Assembly’s “Around the world” series, girls sound off on the topics that matter to them, from the companies they’re dreaming up to the issues they wished more leaders talked about.
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“A good friend is someone who will be with me through the highs and lows of my life. No matter what I share with her, she will always respect my decisions, understand me and give me advice when I make a mistake. A good friend is like a pillar of strength. One who can keep us motivated and keeps our secrets.”
— Trishita, 19, India
“A good friend is a person who you can be yourself and have fun with. A person who you don’t have to be shy or cautious about.”
— Isabel, 13, Turkey
“Someone who understands that friendship is a two-way street. You have to support and care for one another while also providing kind and honest feedback. A good friend is also someone who makes you laugh and brightens your day!”
— Stella, 14, U.S.
“A good friend feels like kin and is someone who you can be your authentic self around. They are loyal, loving and supportive without pretense and ego. They are also good listeners and don’t enable your wrongdoings. They help you without judgment and there is mutual understanding and respect for each other’s boundaries.”
— Mia, 20, Philippines
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