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Hello friends and welcome back to our brand new podcast episode.

Hi everyone, I'm your host Emily and joining me is Kevin. Today we're going to talk about something I think everyone can relate to.

Indeed. And I have a feeling you're talking about friendship, right?

Yes, exactly. So, Kevin, how many friends do you have right now?

Hm, that's a tricky question. If you mean real friends, the ones who actually stay in touch and support me, I'd say just a few. Quality over quantity, you know.

Very well said. So, now let's talk about how to understand whether someone is our real friend. What do you think, Kevin?

Good question. I think a real friend is someone who supports you not only when things are going great, but also when life gets tough.

Exactly. Many people are around when you're happy or successful, but real friends stay when you're sad, broke, or struggling.

Right? Real friendship shows up during both good and bad times. It's about loyalty, not convenience.

The second thing is honesty, even when it's hard to hear the truth. If a friend can't be honest with you, that friendship won't last long.

Yeah, absolutely. I remember once I was about to post a photo on social media and I thought I looked great, but my friend Sarah texted me and said, "Kevin, maybe choose another one. This one's a bit blurry." I was like, "What?" But later I realized she was right. That's real friendship. Being honest, not fake.

Yes. A real friend doesn't just say, "You look perfect all the time." They care enough to tell you the truth kindly. Exactly. Fake friends just agree with everything to keep you happy, but true friends help you become better.

Now, let's talk about the third point. A real friend accepts you for who you are.

Yes, that's so true. I've seen people who only stay around when you act or look a certain way, but a real friend doesn't expect you to be perfect.

Exactly. I have a friend who always laughs at my silly jokes, even when they're not funny. She never tries to change me. She just gets me.

That's a good one. I think that's the best feeling when someone understands your weird side and still sticks around.

Right. You can be fully yourself. No pretending, no fear of being judged. And that's when you know this person is not just a friend, they're family.

You know, another one that's a real sign of a strong friendship is when you're totally comfortable sharing silence. Like you don't feel the need to fill every second with chatter.

Oh, 100%. That's the real test, isn't it? When you can just sit together, maybe drinking tea or scrolling on your phones, and it doesn't feel awkward at all. That's true comfort.

Exactly. I was just thinking about this the other day. I was at the park with my best friend, and we just sat on a bench for ages, people watching, not really saying much. And it wasn't weird. It was actually just really nice.

I love that. It's like the connection is so strong. Words just become optional. You don't need to be on all the time.