You Cannot Trust Us To Let You Face Trouble Alone
I loved this from Frodo’s friends as he was preparing for a difficult and dangerous journey in J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Fellowship of the Ring: “‘You can trust us to stick to you through thick and thin – to the bitter end. And you can trust us to keep any secret of yours – closer than you keep it yourself. But you cannot trust us to let you face trouble alone, and go off without a word. We are your friends, Frodo. Anyway: there it is.” This declaration of friendship from Frodo’s fellow Hobbits underscores that real friendship involves loyalty, trust, confidentiality, and a willingness to face hardships together—lessons that are valuable in our everyday relationships.
Frodo’s friends were highlighting key qualities of true friendship. It reminds us that genuine friends are loyal and dependable—they stand by you “through thick and thin,” offering unwavering support and trust. They also respect our privacy, being trusted to keep secrets confidential. Importantly, true friends don’t abandon us in difficult times; instead, they face challenges together with us, ensuring we’re never alone in trouble. Are you being a true friend?
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