1. Guard your tongue. Say less than you think. (Isaiah 53:7)

2. Make promises sparingly and Keep them faithfully. Under commit and over perform. (Alma 18:8-10)

3. Never let an opportunity pass to say a kind word. (DC 42:27)

4. Be genuinely interested in others, their pursuits, work, families. (Prov 1:5)

5. Be cheerful and optimistic. Don’t dwell on minor aches and small disappointments. (Alma 26:27)

6. Keep an open mind. Discuss but don’t argue. Disagree without being disagreeable. (Prov 15:18)

7. Discourage gossip. It’s destructive. (DC 20:54)

8. Be careful of other people’s feelings. (1 Ne 8:37)

9. Pay no attention to ill-natured remarks about you. Live so that nobody will believe them. (Matt 27:11-14)

10. Don’t be anxious about getting credit. Just do your best and be patient. (Alma 29:14-16)

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One Response to 10 Things to Do to Cultivate Lasting Friendships

  1. Heather says:

    Thanks for the list! I love that the whole list is based on scripture truths. Beautiful!

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