A person in whom others can freely confide, knowing that confidentiality is a priority on their list of values.

 

A person who willingly shares time, energy and talents with others.

 

A person who can accept others as they are, rather than the way that person thinks others ought to be.

 

A person who can allow others to express their own feelings without telling them how they should or shouldn’t feel.

 

A person who can sit quietly with others when they can’t put their hurts into words.

 

A person who cares about others, and reaches out to lend a helping hand and a listening ear.