The Five Types of Friends You Need

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  • čas přidán 22. 06. 2024
  • How much intentionality do you put into your friendships? The work of developing and maintaining your circle of friends can be challenging at times, but I’m here to tell you that it’s totally worth it.
    On the latest episode of The Sister Circle Podcast, I dig deep into the key friendships to look for and what it takes to stay connected to the women in your life.
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Komentáře • 81

  • @erlineantoine842
    @erlineantoine842 Před 28 dny +1

    Thats the key right there....BE THE FRIEND YOU ARE LOOKING FOR! I guarantee you it will come back to you!

  • @lisalanier8222
    @lisalanier8222 Před měsícem +17

    This has been a long season of no real friends. At this age not sure where to start. I have those who call on me to unload their issues but they never ask how I am doing very one sided. And I am stressed over never having someone in my corner

  • @christinawashington4980
    @christinawashington4980 Před měsícem +9

    In my mid 30s and I can honestly admit that I have never had any true/close friends. I am praying for new friendships.

    • @ChrystalHurst
      @ChrystalHurst  Před měsícem +3

      Great friendships can still happen. Glad you are praying about it!

  • @marionwalters1405
    @marionwalters1405 Před měsícem +7

    Great topic. I grew up in the Caribbean left almost 40 years but still maintain my friends there. They come here sometimes and I'll go down sometimes. Eat some good food and hang out. We're friends for life. My daughter calls all of them auntie and they all love each other.

  • @hannahbrown5069
    @hannahbrown5069 Před měsícem +15

    Thanks Crystal I don’t have any close friends, God is the Only True Friend that I Can Trust!🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾❤️😇

  • @movingforward789
    @movingforward789 Před měsícem +7

    Confirmation! This video is right on time!!! I have one friend, but recently, I’ve been feeling God is calling me to cultivate additional friendships to build my own personal support system. Friends I can love, support, and encourage, and from whom I can receive the same 🥰

  • @lornamclaren1471
    @lornamclaren1471 Před měsícem +3

    Hi Chrystal I don’t have any close friends, work acquaintance, “ my fault” I am now learning the importance of friendship. I am very alone and have no one to call when having a hard time. I have to take your advice and be vulnerable, people hurt 😢. Praying that God will help me . Thank you for sharing this information. ❤

    • @ChrystalHurst
      @ChrystalHurst  Před měsícem +4

      It's okay Lorna! Now is the perfect time for you to start with intentionality. I'm sorry you feel alone but the good news is that you have the power to change that!

  • @lauri-anncroston6992
    @lauri-anncroston6992 Před měsícem +3

    Making friends has always been hard for me. I am very shy and stay to myself tell I get know people. I am the friend that you can call on when you need help. But I feel things are very one sided here lately. I need more friends that are going to support me.

  • @reginamcgary4753
    @reginamcgary4753 Před měsícem +3

    Hey Chrystal! Great topic that I can really relate to. I am so thankful to God for teaching me how to be a good-godly friend. I do believe you have to BE a good friend before you start attracting good friends. Two are better than one and there is nothing more rewarding than to have friend girls that you can just BE yourself. I have life long friends, seasonal friends, co-workers that are friends, and church family that are friends. One thing I asked God is to show me over and over again how to be a good listener and an encourager. The center of all of my friendships is prayer. Who does not need to be lifted up for prayer! The past three months I have tried something new. When I plan to be off, I dedicate at least two days to meet a friend for lunch to catch up. The best girl friends are my walking/workout buddies....talk about therapeutic!! So thank you Christal for reminding us that Friends are essential and important.

  • @tarrataylor7081
    @tarrataylor7081 Před 25 dny

    This is very timely! I’m moving into a season of my life and praying for different kinds of friendships.

  • @tonisiagiddens2416
    @tonisiagiddens2416 Před měsícem

    This was right on time as I have recently been in prayer about how to cultivate friend relationships. I didn't know where to start, but then I found this video. Thank you!

  • @erlineantoine842
    @erlineantoine842 Před 28 dny

    I love how you promote friendship Crystal! I believe in friendship too! God had friends and he had different connections with them and he was betrayed by one! So will we....But, that shouldn't stop us.

  • @princesssullivan5098
    @princesssullivan5098 Před měsícem

    I am so glad SOMEONE is having these conversations🙌🏽🙌🏽 Thank you for being a virtual coach/ mentor. God bless you!!

  • @marcelahernandez6897
    @marcelahernandez6897 Před měsícem

    I ovelook friends because they don't act in my perferred love languages or are not looking to attatch themselves to people or I can't find things in common right away and If I do like their personality or skills, I then shy away because i think it will take a lot more time and effort than we both might like and don't want to play the scheduling & communication games and spend the energy for fear of we might bother eachother.
    The type of friend I am is very loving, gentle, considerate, committed, I love helping, acts of service, quality time, and touch, but also love being a free spirit, but also crave routines with close friends sometimes.
    I've only found one good close friend that I would consider keeping as a lifelong friend. But when it comes to other types of friends that are not so close, I'm not sure how to maintain the communication level and interest level, or even establish it at beginning without wanting to attach myself to them, wanting to incorporate myself into their lives, or want them to incorporate me into theirs, without feeling bad if I thought we were close, but they didn't invite.

  • @carolmack9618
    @carolmack9618 Před měsícem +7

    This was so good for me to hear. I am in my sixties and am the only daughter in my family. I have always missed having a sister and have always coveted a close girl friendship. Sadly, I can't say I have ever had one. I hear you saying that I should not expect to find it in one person, and that I should not give up. You say it is worth the heartbreak I have and may experience. After several disappointing attempts in the past years after my retirement, I had given up, resigned to be content in my relationship with God in Christ. I believe God has spoken to me through you. I will try again, but with more than one person. Thank you! Thank God.

  • @chrystylhamilton3267
    @chrystylhamilton3267 Před měsícem

    Love this❤
    Very helpful

  • @My_Shari_Amour
    @My_Shari_Amour Před měsícem

    Throughly enjoyed this, thanks Chrystal🙏🏽✨💛

  • @a.i.f.k.2273
    @a.i.f.k.2273 Před měsícem

    This was so good Crystal. Thanks❤

  • @erlineantoine842
    @erlineantoine842 Před 28 dny

    I had to learn to let go and accept that some friends are for a season

  • @mistymax
    @mistymax Před měsícem +1

    Thank you 🙏🏽

  • @ladeanridley5782
    @ladeanridley5782 Před měsícem +1

    This is Right On Time for Me!....Reassessing my Lifelong and New Friendships...Finding that I'm too "hard" on myself and on them...Too many HIGH EXPECTATIONS!....GOD is teaching me to relax in the Blessing already laid before me.....Thans for sharing this confirmation!❤

  • @beechannel27
    @beechannel27 Před měsícem

    Great reminder!😊❤

  • @lindacoleman-wicker7693
    @lindacoleman-wicker7693 Před měsícem

    Very helpful ❤

  • @Akingdomdiva1985
    @Akingdomdiva1985 Před měsícem +1

    This was great. I have also been going through Devotionals on friendships.

  • @michelledickson4302
    @michelledickson4302 Před měsícem

    Thank you for the Push & Encouragement...I Got This...#TrustingAgain🙏

  • @jdelaynanderson
    @jdelaynanderson Před měsícem

    Thank you Chrystal ❤This is right on time! I love the self reflection provided! #noonewalksalone

  • @hopethomas9646
    @hopethomas9646 Před měsícem +1

    Thank you for this wisdom! I'm really looking forward to the series of other topics. Friendship is definitely worth it 🤩 "Live your Life Connected"

  • @aneglareed949
    @aneglareed949 Před měsícem

    Enjoyed the video and all your 5 points hit home and it gives you something to think about continue to allow God to use you blessings over you and your family❤

  • @heslis2296
    @heslis2296 Před měsícem

    Blessed with amazing friends! At the workplace and gym always open for friendship too. Hate to see one coming to an end. Once a friend, always a friend.

  • @crlundy86
    @crlundy86 Před měsícem +1

    Thank you Chrystal. I'm sending to my daughter who's presently in the 'no-friend season'. This will help greatly.

  • @user-sh2ba4ss4g
    @user-sh2ba4ss4g Před měsícem

    Thank you, Chrystal for this podcast. It was very helpful to me

  • @francesjanefontleroy2389
    @francesjanefontleroy2389 Před měsícem

    I am a real friend, one listener, encourager,kind.giver.

  • @amandablanco8422
    @amandablanco8422 Před měsícem +1

    Chrystal, I appreciate this topic! I believe it is needed and blessed me. I appreciate your openness and honesty. Prayers and love for you and your family from you sister in Christ 🤗 🙏❤️

  • @patsydilley6986
    @patsydilley6986 Před měsícem

    I am Blessed having all these types of friends ❤🙌💖

  • @valeriemathis7550
    @valeriemathis7550 Před měsícem

    I meet up with my close childhood friends 4 or 5 times a year. I personally would like more/different friendships. I'm a loner until I meet up with my childhood friends. This message has been informative. Thanks

  • @Faithwith_kc
    @Faithwith_kc Před měsícem +1

    Thank you for this message. I wish I had this advice years ago. Always hearing some people talk about having a best friend gives an illusion that one person can be everything to you which I’ve now come to learn that in fact is not the case.

    • @ChrystalHurst
      @ChrystalHurst  Před měsícem

      It's okay that you didn't have it years go. You have it now! And now is a great time to start!

  • @ElizabethReeves-pc8nx
    @ElizabethReeves-pc8nx Před měsícem +1

    Amen

  • @jerriwilliams5691
    @jerriwilliams5691 Před měsícem

    Thanks, Chrystal. I needed to be intentional about this and these types of friends, I used to have associate friends but God is taking me to the next level in Him so now those friends are no longer thinking I am to churchy. So I will be more intentional about this. Thank you again 💓

  • @francesjanefontleroy2389
    @francesjanefontleroy2389 Před měsícem

    Thank you,I do miss my 2 life friends, no longer living. I do need to be intentional. Thanks

    • @ChrystalHurst
      @ChrystalHurst  Před měsícem

      I'm sorry to hear that. Thank you for sharing.

  • @THISISGorgeousKnight-sy2cx
    @THISISGorgeousKnight-sy2cx Před měsícem

    BLESSINGS SIS. I LOVE YOUR HEART NO MATTER WHAT THE TOPIC . MY PRAYER IS FATHER GODS ARMS UPHOLDS YOU ...

  • @lindacoleman-wicker7693
    @lindacoleman-wicker7693 Před měsícem

    Amen ❤

  • @samaraortiz9954
    @samaraortiz9954 Před měsícem

    Great advice/ perspective. Im the filler friend. The one sought out as needed. My close circle, call you just because and lets go hang out, talk about everything and nothing friends have passed and filling those spots at my age has been fruitless. So I kinda just flow. I miss having close friends.

    • @ChrystalHurst
      @ChrystalHurst  Před měsícem

      Sounds like you might need to tell some of those friends that you need them. Maybe they don't know? They think enough of you to ask you so maybe they need to know what you need?

  • @patsydilley6986
    @patsydilley6986 Před měsícem +1

    I have learned early if u want one be one; so I am intentional at times to give of myself...

  • @christarz03
    @christarz03 Před měsícem

    🙏🏾

  • @AnellaSharpes-px3xq
    @AnellaSharpes-px3xq Před měsícem

    I don't make new friends
    I just stayed with the few
    friends I have. it's very hard
    to find Godly great friends
    but I am not looking. I feel some people will come into your life only to know your problems they use it against you. but thank you for touching on this topic it's great God blessings be upon you always.

    • @ChrystalHurst
      @ChrystalHurst  Před měsícem +2

      I'm sorry that's been your experience. It doesn't have to continue to be 💛

  • @movingforward789
    @movingforward789 Před měsícem +2

    The five types of friends?! I don’t even have five friends 🤦🏾‍♀️

  • @rebeccagounder6932
    @rebeccagounder6932 Před měsícem

    Hello Chrystal ❤️
    I don't have good friends

    • @ChrystalHurst
      @ChrystalHurst  Před měsícem

      Try watching this video - czcams.com/video/JGoyHBnnNg0/video.html

  • @michelledickson4302
    @michelledickson4302 Před měsícem

    Help Jesus Im Open to more than one...🙏

  • @paulinelockhart3576
    @paulinelockhart3576 Před měsícem +1

    I am going to need new friends now that I'm a grandmother of only six months. I have experienced several varieties of the friendship group throughout the years but I am open to new ones at 58

    • @paulinelockhart3576
      @paulinelockhart3576 Před měsícem

      There have been friends that I have known for twenty years plus. Because of our granddaughter, I will meet new homeschool friendships... Interesting topic... Stay blessed Chrystal... Pauline from 🇧🇸 Bahamas

  • @pastorwife
    @pastorwife Před měsícem

    Amen