valiantmind:

I like feeling needed, appreciated and wanted. It’s why I have no problem helping someone who comes to me for assistance, or even for advice. I’m not the greatest in the world at giving advice, but the people in my life have come to realize that I will always listen to them, I will always hear them without any judgments. I take pride in the fact that of everyone they know, they choose to come to me. I know this makes me sound rather selfish in saying so, but it must mean I’m doing something right if when something goes wrong I am the person they turn to. I’m good in crises and won’t ever back down from a  challenge no matter how intimidating. I think that’s one of the best things you can do for your friends, be there for them in times of need. No, they might not always be there for you in return, but that’s life. Not everything can always be a 50/50 split. Besides, when I choose to help the people I do, I don’t expect anything in return. I do it because I want to, beause they matter to me. Everyone needs that standing pillar of strength to turn to in their lives, so I like the fact that I have friends who let me do that for them. I don’t ask them to return the favour, because if they can’t do it, why would I force my problems upon them? I’m not the type of person to do something only if I will receive something in return. I don’t rely on give and take, I’d rather just give. Just because I can’t turn to them in the way they turn to me, doesn’t mean that I don’t have anyone to turn to. I’d rather skip the taking and just give. After all, if they’re my friends then I already know they’re worth it.