9 Types of People Everyone Should Have in Their Life

From friends who truly respect you as much as you respect them to loved ones who brighten up even the cloudiest day, I’m sharing the types of people everyone should have in their lives. Keep reading to learn who they are and why they’re so important.

These Are the Types of People Everyone Should Have in Their Life

As I’ve said before, the older I get the smaller my inner circle of trust becomes. I don’t have the patience to deal with people who live for drama or to drag others down. Honestly, who does have the energy for that nonsense??? These last few years have pushed so many of us to the breaking point, and I think we’ve all just had enough drama.

Instead of focusing my energy on haters and other negative people, I’m really putting more of it into making sure I’m surrounding myself with the kind of people I REALLY want in my life, like those below. As usual, I’ve also included some of my favorite inspirational quotes about the best kind of people to have in your life. Enjoy!

1. People who respect you even when you’re not around

The best kind of people to have in your life are those who respect you just as much when you’re not around as they do when you are. Don’t surround yourself with people who talk about you behind your back.

I respect a person who respects me when I'm not around. — I respect a person who respects me when I’m not around.

2. Friends who are willing to tell you hard truths

Surround yourself with people who are willing to tell you the truth, even if it’s something you don’t want to hear. We all need friends who are as comfortable letting us know that we’re being unreasonable as they are telling us we have spinach in our teeth.

I respect people who tell me the truth, no matter how hard it is.

3. People who love you for you, and not what you can do for them

Real friends and loved ones continue to love you even if you can’t do anything for them. If someone vanishes on you the moment you stop being “useful” to them, walk away. Life is too short to put your energy into people who clearly only want you around when you’re doing something for them.

You see a person's true colors when you are no longer beneficial to their life. — You see a person’s true colors when you are no longer beneficial to their life.

4. Someone who believes in you, even when you’re struggling to believe in yourself

We all need at least one person (preferably more!) that believes in us even when we’re having a really hard time believing in ourselves. Someone to cheer us on when we feel like we just can’t win, or who helps us see the sun through even the darkest clouds.

best types of people to have in your life quotes — The best kind of people are the ones that come into your life, and make you see the sun where you once saw clouds. The people that believe in you so much, you start to believe in you too. The people that love you, simply for being you. The once in a lifetime kind of people.

5. Passionate people who are undeniably themselves

The best types of people to be around are people who are unabashedly and undeniably themselves. We all need that one friend who marches to the beat of their own metaphorical drummer. Who never apologizes for liking what they like, never feels the need to explain themselves to haters, and just plain has an incredible zest for life.

I've got a thing for the type of people quote — I’ve got a thing for the type of people who are undeniably themselves. The ones with messy hair, and even messier souls. The kinds of people who wear their hearts on their sleeves and have passion in their tears. I’ve got a thing for those people who laugh at their own jokes and rejoice in their own success. It’s the people who fight for what they believe in and never let their spirit settle that are the ones for me. I admire all the people who have the strength to remain soft and let their fire burn hard. These are the type of people I’m in love with. These are the type of people. I want in my life. These are my people.

6. Friends that I can count on to be good people

Being a good and kind person is incredibly important to me, and I expect others in my life to feel the same way. I’m not looking for perfection. I’m far from perfect myself. We all slip up. We all have our moments where we’re not quite as kind as we should be. But overall, I want to surround myself with people who really try to be good and decent human beings.

Find someone that you can count on to be a good person quote — I learned the hard way that I cannot always count on others to respect my feelings, even if I respect theirs. Being a good person doesn’t guarantee that others will be good people, too. You only have control over yourself and how you choose to be as a person. As for others, you can only choose to accept them or walk away. – Nitya Prakash

7. People who make you feel safe and comfortable

Everyone deserves someone a “safe space” person, someone who always helps them feel more secure and comfortable. Someone who will hold you when you’re scared and help chase away bad dreams. Find that person and hold on tight to them. They’re the best types of people to have in your life.

“When someone loves you, the way they talk about you is different. You feel safe and comfortable.” ― Jess C. Scott, The Intern

8. Full-time friends who don’t just treat me like an “option”

As I’ve said before, don’t give part-time people a full-time position in your life. Surround yourself with people who don’t treat you like you’re just another option. That doesn’t mean that you should expect everyone to drop everything whenever you call. Our loved ones do have their own lives and problems to deal with. But if someone constantly shows that they don’t value you, they have no place in your life.

9. People who actually want ME in THEIR Lives

This ties in with the last one, but I think it’s important enough to stand on its own. The best types of people to have in your life are people who actually WANT you in THEIRS. Don’t waste your time and energy trying to get someone to like you. If they don’t love you for who you are and want you around, they’re not worth your effort. You deserve better.

“The only people I want in my life are the ones who want me in theirs.”

You only get one life, so don’t waste it with the wrong types of people

I’ll leave you with one last quote that’s a good reminder. “YOU HAVE THIS ONE LIFE! How do you wanna spend it? Apologizing? Regretting? Questioning? Hating yourself? Running after people who don’t see you? Be brave. Believe in yourself. Do what feels good. Take risks. You have this one life. Make yourself proud.”

Life is way too short to hang out with fake friends and toxic people. Choose the types of people who help you live this ONE LIFE in the best way possible.