Types of friends

United States
March 12, 2013 8:13pm CST
I have several types of friends. There are those who are fun to be with but you may not have anything in common. They are good to have around when you are feeling blue. My other types of friends are people who have the same interests that I have. This is a good type also. The best type of friendships are those who you can confide in. It is impoortant with this tye of friendship that your personal problems or other situations does not get carried outside of your friendship. This is a very important type of friend to have. It is almost like going to a psychologist.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
13 Mar 13
I am choosy with friends. I don't call someone a friend if he or she does not meet my requirements as a friend. There are good-weather friends which I really stay away from. For you to become my friend, you must be a friend in good or in bad. A friend in need is a friend indeed that is how I look at friendship. Well this policy must be observed on both sides. Friendship is a two way traffic otherwise where is friendship?
• United States
13 Mar 13
I agree with you. "A friend in need is a friend indeed." and it has to be observed on both sides.
@patnopy (721)
• Philippines
13 Mar 13
they say the same feather flock together you become friend to any one that have something common with you
• United States
14 Mar 13
You are absolutely right.
@patnopy (721)
• Philippines
14 Mar 13
thanks for the discussion
@r0ck_r0ck (1952)
• India
13 Mar 13
I don't really have a lot of friends anymore. But i can definitely relate to what you have posted here. I use to have all those kind of friends but then time passes on and you find yourself all alone with everyone being busy with their own business. Bottom line being its not wise to get too attached.
• United States
14 Mar 13
Sometimes when you get too attached you start to feel very comfortable with thee types. The bad part is when they may do something to hurt you even if it is unintentional.This is when you are sorry you became so close.
@Porcospino (31366)
• Denmark
13 Mar 13
I have different types of friends. One of my friends and I used to be neighbours and when we are together we have a lot of fun together, but she is not the type of friend that I would confide in if I had a problem because I don't think that she would be able to keep it to herself. She sometimes tells me personal details about her other friends and I think that she would do the same if I told her very personal things. She is fun to be with and we have a good time when we go out, but she is not the person that I would contact when I need to discuss a personal problem. I have another friend and she is very different type of friend. We don't go out together but she is a great listener and she the person that I contact when I have problems and when I need advice. Sometimes we talk for many, many hours.
• United States
14 Mar 13
I feel the same way as you do. If someone talks (gossips) about others than I definitely do not feel secure telling this person my personal problems---even if I said to her, please don't tell anyone else."
• Indonesia
13 Mar 13
yup many types of friend colour our day and give more enjoyment when we feel bored with the daily routine. I have friend who love reading japanese comic like me, we used to go ot comic rent and then spend time at my room or her room to finish the comic. I have friend also who love to go fishing, usually he will ask me if he will go for fishing on weekend. It's so fun to have many option what to do and with whom will do that and this.
• United States
14 Mar 13
This is good. It keeps you from being bored. Also you are able to learn new things when you have a variety of different types of friends.
• India
13 Mar 13
OH yeah friends are of many type but it also depends how we treat them.....!!!
• United States
14 Mar 13
YOu've got a good point there, Madapagmd. Good friends work both ways.
@MoonGypsy (4606)
• United States
13 Mar 13
the best friend for me would be the type to know that i need my personal space. a good friendship to me is one that is not too crowding. i don't like to talk on the phone and i don't like hanging out.
• United States
13 Mar 13
Moon Gypsy, from your response, I'll bet you like to read a lot. Am I right or wrong?
@kingparker (9673)
• United States
13 Mar 13
Honestly to say, I felt so lonely at the moment after reading your post. I discovered that I don't really have a soul mate, or a real best friend as you described to be able to share your personal blues, or problem, who is willing to listen. I got a friend, but he is an arrogant type, and he wants people to agree with him everything. I don't treat him like a best friend anyway. He is cool, but he just too arrogant.
• United States
13 Mar 13
You definitely don't need someone like that!!!
@doroffee (4222)
• Hungary
13 Mar 13
I think the best is the 3 types combined :). But if I can only choose from these three, I definitely would choose the one which I can confide in and who understands me and helps me.