In our lives, good days are filled with smiles, congratulations, and people who want to share our joy. When everything goes well, when success follows us and life treats us kindly, it seems as though we are surrounded by endless friends and well-wishers. Kind words abound, hugs are warm, and support feels genuine.
But life is not always a celebration. There are also dark days—when we lose, when we make mistakes, when we face challenges that drain our spirit. And it is precisely in those difficult moments that we realize one of life’s deepest truths: not everyone who was by our side in the good times will stay during the bad.
In times of hardship, the casual people drift away. Some remain silent, some turn their backs, and others simply disappear without a word. And yet, this is not a tragedy. It’s a cleansing. It’s life’s way of showing us who the real ones are — those who stay even when you have nothing to offer but your tired and troubled self.
The true ones are those who ask for nothing in return. Those who don’t judge you when you’re on your knees, but instead offer a hand to help you up. Those who don’t walk away when the light goes out, but instead light a small flame just for you.
If, in your darkest hours, you have even one such person by your side, then you are truly rich.
So, don’t be sad when some people walk away. Thank them for showing you who they really are. And cherish those who stayed — because they are the rare treasures of your life.
