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What is friendship? Friendship is where although we may not have been in touch for a long time, whenever I need help, my friends are always there for me. Or when I'm down in life and face failures, they get to know and encourage me step by step. Although we may not speak or see one another for many months, when we do, it will feel like no time has passed at all. We won't be uncomfortable discussing the happy or sad things that have happened to us during this span of time.
True friendship is not all about having fun, partying, drinking, and feasting together on a daily basis. Today we shall talk about friendship: quality over quantity. For this, I have invited a guest to share her opinion on this topic. Her name is Diong Li Zhi.
The first question is: How important do you think friends are?
I think friends are vital as they are the people that we can celebrate with our happiness and talk to when we're sad. Although I have many friends, not all of them are good friends to me.
The second question is: Do you prefer the number or quality of friends more?
I think I value quality more when it comes to friendship. I would rather have two good friends that I can share things with than ten friends that just laugh at my jokes or chat casually. Good friends will silently stand behind us when we need them and not expect anything in return.
The third question is: Have you ever had any experience with friends that left you especially moved?
Of course! I remember that once, I was ill and not feeling well. As soon as my close friend heard about it, she took me to a doctor immediately. Because my condition was serious, I was admitted to the hospital. She took some time each day to come and sit with me. She even brought me my favorite food from outside. At that moment, I truly felt from the bottom of my heart how much she loved me. I was touched deeply. Unlike other friends, they only sent a direct greeting—some didn't even realize or inquire.
The fourth question is: How can we ensure true friendship?
"I think honesty is very important. If you're insincere in a friendship, the other person will be able to tell that something's not right, and they'll start to become defensive or resistant to help. Of course, we have to give in a friendship too. We can't always take. Let me provide an actual example: When I was in seventh grade, one of my friends used to invite me to eat lunch after class. At first, everything was fine. After a week or two, she started half-jokingly asking me to pay for her lunch, saying that she had forgotten her money or that her parents hadn't given her any. Naturally, I didn't mind at first because people do forget things.But later, she insisted on me paying every time and never intended to refund the money. I knew that she only asked for free food. Later, I ceased inviting her and required her to return the money. After that, she began to distance herself from me. Maybe it was because I would no longer treat her—hahaha." said by Li Zhi.
Conclusion
From this interview, I've understood friendship better. It's not the number of friends we have, but whether they are true and trustworthy. True friends enjoy with us in times of happiness and stand by us in times of trouble. In today's hectic world, such friends are rare—and a true blessing. Friendship is not quantity, but quality. I wish you cherish those friendships that are true and worth fighting for.
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