Everyone needs friends. But how do we find real friendship and keep it?<br>The American writer Sally Seamans tells young students some smart ways to find friends. Sally says finding good friends is like planting a tree. You plant the seed and take care of it to make it grow. First, you should choose a friend. What makes a good friend? It’s not because a person has much money or good looks. A good friend should be kind and patient. For example, if you have a bad day, a good friend should listen to your problems and worries, and do his or her best to cheer you up .To make a friend, you can’t be too shy. You should be ready to help others .You should make each other happy and share your life etc. But things can’t always be happy. Sometimes ,Even the best friends have fights. What should you do when you have a fight with your friend? You have to talk to him or her. If he or she doesn’t want to talk, you could write a letter.You should learn to forget the unhappy things soon . There are several steps to be friends again. Firstly, tell your friends about your feelings. Then, say what he or she has done wrong, and finally explain why you did this or that.By doing these things ,I believe that you will be good friend again ! Please remember that friendship is very important in your life.<br>