Genuine friends are more valuable than a dozen acquaintances–but how about blunt people. Do you perceive them as good friends?
We all know that one person who tells it like it is – the friend that is brutally honest with us and gives us the tough love we need to make it through the day. We all know someone just like that. Why is it that everyone seems to have that one blunt friend? According to sociology, blunt people make the best kinds of friends.
Here Are 5 Reasons Why Blunt People Make The Best Friends
Blunt people often have a sharp exterior with a marshmallow center.
1. Blunt people tell it like it is
This means they will be honest, even when you don’t want to hear it. Blunt friends believe in telling “it as it is so people can deal with the very root of the situation,” says William B. Bradshaw, Ph.D.
That doesn’t mean they’re going to be cruel, though. Brutal, honest, and tough love is about telling someone exactly what they need to hear, even if it isn’t what they want to hear. A blunt friend will never lie to you to try and spare your feelings. You know precisely what you’re getting, meaning the friendship will have less uncertainty. You’ll always know when your blunt friend tells you something, it will be the truth.
2. You’ll always know they want to be your friend
The best thing about blunt people is that they have no reason to pretend to be friends with someone that they don’t like. They also have no reason to lie about how they feel. A blunt person will tell you if they like you or not. So, when a blunt person has decided they like you, you won’t ever have to guess how they feel. They want to be your friend and will have no problem building a solid and lasting friendship with you.
