Friendship and kindness go hand in hand. A friendship can last forever when friends are kind to each other.
People usually become friends because they have something in common. They share many of the same interests and like to be together. It is easy to be a friend when everything is going great, but a true friend is one who sticks around in both the good times and the bad. A good friend will cheer you up when you are having a bad day. Show a friend you care. Ask the other person, "What can I do to help you? "and be glad to do it.
Listen to your friends. Be honest. Tell them what is wrong if they have hurt you. Send a card, give them a little present or call them on the phone just to say "I value our friendship". Help whenever and wherever you can. Good friendships are not easy to develop, but a friendship can last forever if you are loyal（忠诚的）and sincere. If you are a friend to others, they will usually be a friend to you, Friends make life better.
