Friends

"What are friends?
Friends are people that you think are your friends
But they're really your enemies with secret identities
And disguises to hide their true colors
So just when you think you're close enough to be brothers
They wanna come back and cut your throat when you ain't lookin'"
- If I Had, Eminem

In today's society it is difficult to recognize the difference between real and fake. When a person is real, they don't constantly feel the need to remind people that they are. Everyone already knows.

It is important to have a handful of real friends. Having a few real friends is way better than having tons of fake ones. Don't surround yourself with a bunch of Regina George's.

There are constantly going to be people coming and going from your life. There will be people that will want to surround you when you are at your highest, most successful point. . . but don't let them fool you. If they weren't there when you were at your lowest, they don't need to be there at your highest.

A real friend will remain in your life, regardless of the circumstances. Whether you are at your highest peak or your lowest point, they will not bail. Real friends will always be there to help you better yourself. They will help you in your time of need, no matter what. They are not worried about embarrassment because of the situation you are in. . . because they know that if they work hard enough and encourage you enough, you won't be in it for long. They will do whatever it takes to see that you are doing what you need to do in order to succeed. It's when you are going through a rough time that you see who your true friends are.

Try your best not to rely on other people, but remember that sometimes you need guidance. You will not always be strong. That is why it is necessary to have someone with strength to lean on when you're too weak to stand alone.