I ve been thinking for a long time about who a true friend is and I realized - it s someone who is genuinely happy about your successes Not jealous not belittling your achievements but proud of you as if it was his own victory I recently told a friend about my little success and her reaction was just wow - joy compliments and plans on how we would celebrate That s when I felt how important it is to have people around me who are supportive not dragging me down Now I know for sure a true friend is someone with whom happiness becomes twice as bright