Marks of a Healthy Friendship ["The Here and Now" from HCC]
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THE HERE & NOW NEWSLETTER
FROM HARBOR CHRISTIAN COUNSELING :: FEBRUARY 2026 EDITION
When we talk about relationships, we often gravitate to conversations about romantic partners or familial bonds. But what about friendships? Friendships are a pivotal part of our community and connections throughout different stages of life. As C.S Lewis once said, "Friendship is the instrument by which God reveals to each of us the beauties of others.”
And yet, despite how important they are, we often don't take the time to consider whether our friendships are healthy, or whether we are ourselves are a healthy friend to others.
No friend is perfect, and similar to every individual, each friendship is unique and may bring out different sides of us. Some friendships last a season, while others may last a lifetime. However, healthy friendships tend to have certain things in common regardless of those differences.
Check out the infographic below to better understand some “green flags” to look out for in your friendships and reflect on as you consider the type of friend you want to be to others:
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Written and Created by: Jessica Abraham, LMHC
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