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Friendship is a relationship of mutual trust and companionship between two people. These relationships are chosen and earned such that people can find friends and sustain friendships with initiative and social skills. This can be contrasted with relationships such as family, neighbors, classmates or coworkers that you don't always get to choose. As such, friends play an important role whereby people seek out the friends they feel they need in life. The following are common types of friendships.
Activity partners | Best friends | Casual friends | Childhood friends | Common interest friends | Companions | Confidants | Fair-weather friends | Family friends | Friends of friends | Friendships of convenience | Language exchange partners | Location-based friends | Neighborhood friends | Old friends | Online friends | Penpals | Playmates | Romantic relationships | Roommates | School friends | Study friends | Teammates | Travel companions | Undermining friend | Work friends |
Role of FriendshipFriendship is an overwhelming positive type of relationship that can provide significant value to all sides of the friendship. The following are common characteristics of positive friendship.DiscussionA friend doesn't need to be all the things above to be positive. For example, you may have an activity friend such as a friend with whom you play tennis. This may provide you with companionship and a means to pursue your shared interest without being emotionally supportive, committed or loyal.It is common for friendships to fade out or to suddenly break down. Next: Role of Friendship
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