Friends are an integral part of life with whom we spend a big part of our time. Its a very wonderful bond not necessary needs any definition or explanation because its a feeling. We mostly start making friends when we step outside our home like neighbors, school, tuition , etc.

Friends are mostly strangers with whom we develop bond. But its not always the case, friendship is a relation quoted as Understanding and at ease. It could be developed with your parents, cousins and anyone.

But lets now discuss about its merits and demerits. Merit is that :

Companionship

Understanding

Sharing & Caring

and many many  more . We can truly find a mentor in a friend and it can lead to life long relation.

Now lets focus on demerits, We sometimes become BLIND in friendship that we tend to loose ourselves, we get so much influenced that we cannot realize what's going wrong, we end up arguing with parents and a lot of other things.

There is a saying WE ARE THE COMPANY WE KEEP, this is something our parents have always told us sometimes we understand it sometimes we do not.

But honestly with my Experience we should try to keep it short and sweet. DO not over trust anyone.

Do not waste precious time when you should be deciding about dreams not just gossiping which will lead you nowhere

Everything should definitely have BOUNDARIES

one should always have control over emotions, don't get so crazy about anyone that they have full control over you and you just surrender. This way people will misuse you and take full all possible advantage and even if not they will definitely take you for granted.

You should have your self respect, after all  its just parents who will be there for you or in some case few friends

because at the end you will be left with REGRETS for prioritizing your life and wasting time. Its a deep rooted conscience full of expectations, disappointments, betrayal and what not.

Be very very selective with whom you are friends with . If you feel something is not right do not do it at any cost no matter how best your friend is just get up and leave that place and move on otherwise you will be trapped.

Never over share your private details with anyone and your family's secrets. You never know when you are no longer friends and it can used against you

Just be aware always. Making friends is not bad but making too many friends could be risky.