Friends are indeed priceless treasure of life. After family, it is friends on whom you can lean on to share all your joy and sorrow. Even medical researchers have discovered that compared to those who do not have friends, people those who have friends are more likely to be happier, live longer and healthier. Friendship indeed has numerous psychological as well as physical benefits.

Still there are many people who fail to recognize the value of friendship. It is important to understand what role your friends play in your life. Friends are the one who are always there for you, at good times or bad time. They are always there to support you and show you what is good for you. Friends are those who will accept you the way you are. They will never expect you to change for any reason, but will do correct you when you are wrong.

There is a saying that- if you want to hear about the unpleasant truth of yourself, ask your best friend. You can rest assured that your friend will never lie to you. You can get some of the best advice from your friends, no matter if it’s about you job, studies, dress or whatever. Even the toughest decision of your life may seem simple with your friends’ help. They are the one with whom you can share the darkest secret of your life, which you can’t even reveal to your parents.

Whether you are feeling sad at your failure or happy at your success, your friends will always feel the same way you do. If you have true friends you will never be alone in life, as they will stay with you throughout your life, no matter how far they are.