Never resent a friend's success. Instead, strive to admire her achievements. Flexibility is always important for maintaining friendships. Be understanding when your friend has a last minute change in plans. When there is conflict, it must be resolved for friendship to continue.
Confrontation is one way to resolve conflict.
Talking it out is another. A cooling-off period is sometimes necessary when conflict has occurred. Once you reinitiate conflict, it may not even be necessary to discuss the conflict. How to get closer to the people you care for by Alan Loy McGionnis We all know people who have countless friends. The author writes that at the heart of each relationship is the friendship factor and that factor is the essential ingredient of warmth and caring.