Aškerčevi asi 2026

Friendship and Trust Over the past few years, many of my friendships have changed. With some people, I have grown apart, while with others, my bond has grown stronger. As we get older, we start setting more boundaries— and sometimes, people cross them. Growing apart naturally doesn’t hurt as much, but when distance comes after a fight, it hurts deeply. I’ve learned that forgiveness is important because everyone makes mistakes. However, I’ve also learned that not everyone can be trusted. I’m not someone who trusts easily. The first people we should trust are our family members. Even though people sometimes break our trust, I believe we should still have faith that they can change. At some point in life, we meet someone we can truly rely on— someone who is always there for us and willing to forgive. Our first friendships usually begin in kindergarten or school. These early relationships help us develop social skills, which later make it easier to form friendships outside of school. I rarely get into conflicts or disagreements. I consider myself a calm person who expresses opinions directly and honestly. I dislike arguments, even though I often disagree with friends. I try to stay open- minded, which makes it easier to avoid conflict. To me, honesty, openness, and truthfulness are the most important qualities in a person. Without them, it’s impossible to maintain a healthy, lasting friendship. True friends aren’t just people we enjoy spending time with; they’re the ones we can trust, who support our goals, and who stand by us in difficult times. I believe that differences make friendships stronger — they allow us to help each other grow, learn new things, and discover new interests. Online friendships, on the other hand, often feel less real because those friends aren’t physically there when we feel down. They can’t fully understand how we react to things or how deeply we feel. They can’t comfort us in person when we need it. Since I’m mostly off social media, I don’t experience online drama. However, I have had misunderstandings over text before, simply because it’s hard to read someone’s emotions in messages. I am grateful to have met a friend I truly trust, and I hope our friendship will last forever. Julija, 3a What is true friendship? My definition of true friendship is helping them when they need it, expressing your feelings, always being there for them, and not getting mad at everything. Some people might say a true friend is someone you spend most of your time with, but that’s not true. The bond between you too is more important. 

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