This document outlines the characteristics of a best friend, including respecting each other's independence and differences, having a true connection built on trust, having a natural chemistry and understanding each other's needs, and being someone who helps the other person grow and is there for them when they need support.

1. A Best Friend (EWRT 1A 4:00)
 Respectsmy independence
 Has mutualrespect for our differences
 We respect each other’sspace
 There may be a balance sheetfor some; there may be no balance
sheetfor others
 Is able to accept help
 We have a true connection; there is no back-stabbing.The trust is
real and ongoing
 Sense of humorcrucial, joking and sarcasm fine.
 A naturalchemistry, someone who is drawn to me and vice versa
 Someonewho knowswhatmy needs/beliefsare and valuesthem
 Someonewho helpsme grow, change andevolve, who motivates
me
 I need someoneto read my face and body language
 I can show all my emotions
 Ride or die; will protectme when I am in danger
 Instead of someone pushingme away, they willstay when I need
them and do their best to help me
 Someonewho is a positive reality check for me—forgiving, though.
 We can talk and be completely involvedin each other’s stuff, talk
for hours
 My best friend has to like me for my self, my heart, my valuesand
my character