"Friends are treasure in our lives"， as the saying goes． It means that friends are really important for us． I remember when I was growing up， my mom always
(1) ，"Half the fun of doing anything is sharing it with others． " It's true． Friends make
(2) enjoy the taste of our success and joy and comfort us in our challenging moments． They provide a mirror for us to
(3) more about ourselves． I have always looked on friends as family
(4) ． They enrich our lives． As a famous writer said， "A friend is a present which you give
(5) ．"
To be a good friend， it's important to be a good listener． Listen to
(6) your friend says first rather than making a conclusion quickly．
Sometimes it is
(7) to repeat their words back to them． It can help them realize whether their words are what they want to say．
Patience is an important part of being a good friend，
(8) ． You know the old golden rule "Care for others
(9) the way you would like them to care for you． " The support of a friend during a difficult time can make a difference between success
(10) failure．