" friends keep u happy. TRUE friends tell truths that may make u sad now, but will make u happy in the long run. :)" -anonymous

true friends tell truth that may make you sad, but not shame you in public by disguising an accused criticism as a harmless fun joke, that is just a joke gone bad and which has crossed the line..

true friends give you HONEST criticism, and i have no problems accepting honest criticism, but not baseless accusations and criticisms about my character and personality, because that is just a harmful personal attack.. i do joke about it and accept the jokes even when its done in my face, but to do it behind someone's back is just plain sly and disrespectful..

BUT! even if i dislike what he has done, i still respect him because he has the guts to talk to me and apologise and admit his fault, and still be willing to clear the misunderstanding and learn from his mistake. granted i have a part to play in this misunderstanding and commotion, but at least he's willing to listen to how i feel and understand the appropriateness of the situation with respect to other's viewpoints. this is what a TRUE FRIEND really is, someone who is honest with you, and unashamed and humble in his character to know where he crossed the line and still be repentant about it. its not only about truths that make you sad or happy in the long run..

so, mr anonymous, please don't make superficial statements like that, please rethink your idea of a true friend, because you're degrading the true value of what true friendship really stands for, and it makes me sick to think that you can be so misconstrued to that level.