1. Genuine relationships are HONEST with each other. No lying and withholding information.
2. You completely TRUST each other. Without trust, there is no relationship.
3. They are your biggest cheerleaders.
4. You can trust each other with everything including your house and your money.
5. They tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear.
6. They hold you accountable.
7. They’re the first person you call when something amazing happens.
8. They’ll always pick up the phone when you call.
9. They’re the first to apologize when they mess up.
10. They have your back. They are loyal and defend you.
11. You have inside jokes galore.
12. They’re the best person to have a deep conversation with.
13. They care about how they make you feel.
14. They check in on you, even when they have big things going on.
15. They pray with and for you.
16. They will tell you the truth even if it means losing you when you are doing something sinful.
17. They care more about your soul and your well-being than their needs.
18. They regularly encourage you and tell you how much you mean to them and God.
19. You spend quality time together at each other's homes, and each other's family, and share each other's friends.
20. They are consistent and reliable.
21. They do what they say including" I'll call you right back" or "I'll call you tonight".
22. They don't create drama for you, they are mature.
23. You feel loved by them.
24. They find ways to bless you.
25. The hug they give you makes you feel loved.
26. They respect you.
27. Your enemies are their enemies.
28. Your God is their God.
29. You feel emotionally, spiritually, and physically safe with them.
30. They genuinely sit and listen to you without interrupting and show care and empathy.
31. They don't want to lose you and fight for you.