I can tell you that some common qualities people value most in a friend include:

1. Empathy: The ability to understand and share feelings.
2. Trustworthiness: Being reliable, honest, and loyal.
3. Good listener: Someone who actively listens and shows interest in your thoughts and feelings.
4. Supportiveness: Offering encouragement and help when needed.
5. Authenticity: Being genuine, true to themselves, and not pretending to be someone they’re not.
6. Sense of humor: Sharing laughter and finding the humor in life’s situations.
7. Positive energy: Having a optimistic and uplifting presence.
8. Open-mindedness: Being receptive to new ideas and perspectives.
9. Dependability: Being someone who follows through on commitments.
10. Unconditional acceptance: Accepting you for who you are, without judgment.

Of course, everyone values different qualities in a friend, and that’s what makes friendships so unique and special!

Daily writing prompt

What quality do you value most in a friend?

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