Are there times when you’re not sure if your friends will stay your friends? Do you have an understanding between your friends when the going gets tough?
Most of us don’t make pacts with our friends. We always think that everything will be fine and we do not have to think about unforeseen events. But things happen that we don’t wait for some time. Do you have a backup plan?
To make sure you know what to do in unexpected circumstances, you and your friend(s) should make a pact. To make a pact, you and your friends should get together and list the ways you will respect yourself and your friendship through thick and thin, and then sign a commitment to always be supportive of one another.
Through the years, hold on to your written covenant and when times get tough, pull it out as a reminder of the promises you made to each other. For example, your covenant sheet might look something like the following.
1. We promise to respect ourselves, body, mind and heart.
2. We promise to follow our passions and interests.
3. We promise to keep our relationship strong, regardless of the circumstances.
4. We promise to respect each other’s boundaries at all times.
5. We promise to always encourage and support each other, regardless of the circumstances.
6. We promise to remain faithful to this pact of friendship without exception.
7. All members of this compact must sign the form.
By making these promises, you could solidify your friendship with another girl and you could know without a doubt that they will be there for each other unconditionally. This makes friends feel much safer with each other.