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Let's talk "a good person but a bad friend"

Sips tea and picks up a pen ☕✍️ There's been a lot of debates about if one can be a good person but a bad friend and after much consideration, I believe it's possible for someone to embody both qualities. Here's why: A person's character traits, such as kindness and empathy, don't necessarily determine their ability to maintain healthy friendships. Someone might be kind and generous in other areas of life, like work or community, but struggle with friendship dynamics, particularly communication. In my opinion, communication is key to a healthy friendship. While someone might be kind and possess other admirable qualities, they may lack the communication skills necessary for a strong friendship. Unresolved issues, such as insecurity or past trauma, can also impact someone's ability to be a good friend. For instance, a person might have had a previous friendship that ended badly, leaving them with emotional scars. To everyone else, this person might seem amazing, b...