Affirmations for Friendship

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Using affirmations for friendship can help you recognize what you value, and what value you bring to friendships. We don’t always take time to appreciate who we are and what we have to offer.

Men are good at cheering. Not the Ra-Ra shake your pom poms kind of cheering, but in being supportive of their crew. As a dad you support your kids going through tough times. You talk about school and sporting events and give pointers. You push your buddies at the gtym, and you tell your wife she is strong enough to kill that bug. But sometimes we need a little support ourselves.

Traditionally, what was important to men was work, how they provided for their family and how much money they made. When first meeting a guy the common question is, “So, what do you do?” and rather than responding with a list of hobbies, interests or stories we respond with our job title.

As an adult it can be hard to make friends. In reality many of our friends are made in our formative years (teenage) and have just stuck around. We can make friends through work, or our kids’ activities, but they are rarely the same as childhood friendships. Ben Rector has a good song about “Old friends” if you want to add it to your Spotify playlist when you’re feeling nostalgic.

Using affirmations for friendship can help you to reflect on what you bring to friendships and the value that you place on a close social network.

What are affirmations

Affirmations are statements that we make that help us to challenge and overcome self-sabotaging and negative thoughts. They are often positive quotes that empower us. It is that voice inside of us that pumps you up, validates your experience, and encourages you to keep trying. These affirmations can be said daily as part of your ritual for getting ready in the morning, at night while winding down or just while going through a tough experience. You probably use them daily without thinking about it.

“You got this” is a simple example of an affirmation that is commonly used among people that are trying something new or challenging.

These sayings are a way of checking in with yourself to control the narrative about who you are.

Why are affirmations important for friendships

Sometimes we don’t know if we make a good friend. Many men walk through life thinking highly of themselves. There can be the mentality of, “why wouldn’t someone want to be my friend?” with the air of confidence. But as you get older, you can become more isolated.

You are no longer going out with your buddies for guys’ night. Your support group may become your wife and kids. Your involvement in video games, sports teams, or community clubs can shrink. Your network of friends at work may diminish.

By reflecting and providing affirmations for friendships you are grounding yourself in what is important. Identifying what you value can help you to find a way to meet the needs of those around you. Everyone can use a friend, but rarely do we take the time to recognize the importance friends play.

A big role of affirmations is to validate and even change our mindset towards ourselves and others.

Friendship Affirmations

1. I don’t let people push me around
2. I am aware of others needs
3. I look for ways to help
4. I have my friends backs
5. I am good at supporting people in their dreams
6. I am a good listener
7. I show people I appreciate their friendship
8. I attract positive relationships
9. I am good at complimenting others
10. I don’t need to be the center of attention
11. I am a slow and steady friend
12. Friends can rely on me
13. I can listen without needing to fix
14. I am not a high need friend
15. I deserve to have good friends
16. New friends feel comfortable around me
17. I attract positive people
18. I allow myself to be vulnerable with those close to me
19. I am good at identifying what my friends need
20. I don’t put up walls
21. I appreciate friendships where I can be me
22. I foster lasting friendships

Daily affirmations for friendship

23. I invite people into my life
24. I encourage others to be better
25. I allow people to be themselves
26. I don’t judge others for being different
27. I am a comfortable person to talk to
28. I am a loyal friend
29. I value strong relationships
30. I easily connect with people
31. Friendships come easy to me
32. I find opportunities for meeting new people
33. I can be an example of positive relationships
34. I accept myself
35. I create opportunities to meet new people

Affirmations for making friends

36. I am good at choosing my friends
37. I deserve to have friends
38. I enjoy learning new things in my friendships
39. I am good at creating strong bonds with my friends
40. I create an environment where people feel comfortable
41. I invite powerful friendships
42. I don’t view friendships as a transaction
43. I will be kind to others because I want to be
44. I can be a good example of a friend
45. I am an interesting person
46. I don’t need to diminish myself to have friends
47. I am enjoyable to be around
48. I am a trustworthy friend
49. I am open to new friendships
50. I make friends easily
51. I am easy to talk with
52. I ask good questions to get to know people
53. I attract authentic people
54. I like who I am

Gratitude Affirmations for Friends

55. I am thankful for my friends
56. I appreciate being understood
57. I look for good in others
58. I find the good in others
59. I tell people about the good I see in them
60. I thank people for their examples
61. I can trust others
62. I let new friends know I am thankful for them

Affirmations for losing friends

63. I am growing
64. I can set healthy boundaries
65. I will create new friendships that help me to be better
66. It is okay to be picky with my friends
67. I learn from past friendships
68. I don’t let toxic people in my life
69. I am good at setting boundaries
70. I attract and create positive people

When thinking about affirmations for friendship, it doesn’t need to be seen as something hokey or weak. It is a recognition of personal value. It is an understanding of what you bring to the table and an appreciation for who you are.

If you are looking for fun things to do with your friends check out this article on bucket list ideas!

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