There are a great many things that contribute to a feeling of well-being, of good mental health. Friendships are certainly high on that list. There are a great many things that contribute to a feeling of well-being, of good mental health.
Friendships are certainly high on that list.
But good friendships take time to develop. They require elements of sharing, trust and mutual support. And those things don't happen by accident - it takes effort by both parties in a friendship. One basic of communication within a friendship is being able to listen to the other person, especially when significant life issues are being discussed. It is disappointing to be telling someone something important, then have that person demonstrate he or she was not really listening.