Real friends are the ones who know who fully who we are as people and have particular importance in our lives. True friends are people we choose to be around because we share a mutual bond. They enhance our lives and make them more fun. Making a real friend is about connecting on a deep and special level. Are you wondering whether the friends you have now are your real friends? In this video, we'll be discussing the signs you found a real friend!

If you want to learn more about friendships, we also made a video on how to spot a fake friend and what fake friends usually do:    • 7 Things Only Fake Friends Do  

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Script Editor: Rida Batool
Script Manager: Kelly Soong
VO: Amanda Silvera
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References
Cherry, Kendra. “How Maslow’s Famous Hierarchy of Needs Explains Human Motivation.” Verywell Mind, Verywell Mind, 3 Dec. 2019, www.verywellmind.com/what-is-maslows-hierarchy-of-needs-4136760.

“New Research Finds There Is No ‘Right Thing’ to Say When You Want to Be Supportive.” Research Digest, 4 Dec. 2018, digest.bps.org.uk/2018/11/28/new-research-finds-there-is-no-right-thing-to-say-when-you-want-to-be-supportive/.

“Social Acceptance and Rejection: The Sweet and the Bitter.” Association for Psychological Science – APS, www.psychologicalscience.org/news/releases/social-acceptance-and-rejection-the-sweet-and-the-bitter.html.

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