Genuine Friends-Pg 439

In my opinion a genuine friendship is more important than a satisfying, potentially temporary, relationship. Statistics show that 3 out of every 5 relationships developed between the ages of 14-22 fail to work out. In my experience many people come and go, including the intimate relationships I’ve had that I thought would last. However, finding a genuine friend comes one in million. A genuine friend will be there for you no matter the circumstances, whereas once a relationship ends the personal relationship developed with that person is close to worthless. I once knew a friend who let her boyfriend control her to the point where she had no friends whatsoever, then when they broke up she what heartbroken and confused. Another great point from that same story was that her genuine friends, myself being included, that she left for him were still there for her even after she betrayed them and said she did not want anything to do with them. That demonstrates the loyalty and love they had for her which is the most crucial part of a friendship and that is what's hard to find. With that being said, I much would rather have a genuine friend than be in a relationship with someone I am unsure about.