4 Reasons Reliable People Have More Friends

It's very difficult to have a friend that you can't rely on. You struggle to invite them to events because you never know if they will show up. It's frustrating to take the time to invite someone to an event when you have no idea if you will even receive a reply. Sometimes you you get to the point where you consider cutting your losses, and would rather save your breath.



It's refreshing, however, when your friends do respond to your texts/calls, and you know that they will show up when they say they will. You will probably notice that those people have a larger circle of friends, and here's why:

They Get More Invites

My mother always told me that if you cancel your plans too often, you will eventually stop receiving invitations. People typically put a lot of thought into events that they plan, and when their attendees cancel (especially last minute), it can be very irritating. They may have bought extra food for you, talked you up to their friends, or maybe they needed a certain number of people to join the event. If this becomes a regular occurrence for you, you can probably expect to quit hearing about future events.

They are Highly Respected

When you show up, and on time, you let others  know that you respect them and their time. We are all busy people, and it is considered disrespectful to show up to an event late, or even not at all. You get the respect from others that you shell out yourself.

They are Trusted

Trust is one of the most important qualities in a good friend/family member. When people know that they can count on you, it's because you have earned their trust through your actions. Trust can be easily broken, and people who are considered to be reliable value trust.

They are Appreciative

They are grateful to be invited, and they show it. They know that when they were invited somewhere it is because they are valued as a person, and that makes them feel good. A "thank you for the invitation" is always stated. Someone who appreciates the fact that they received an invitation will most likely be one of the first to receive another one in the future.

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