What type of person are your friends
By TLChimes
@TLChimes (4822)
United States
February 3, 2009 12:43pm CST
Do you look for a similar faith, belief system? Do you look for someone who is more like you then not, has the same interests. Do you take each person as they come and if they fit, keep them even if they are different? Do you look for someone different? How do you make friends?
My friends are usually accidental. I find people who make me think even if we see things differently. I think there is a natural give and take. We just seem to respect the differences and are tolerant of each other's issues.
I have noticed that it helps if some of the basic morals are similar.
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@mysdianait (66005)
• Italy
12 Feb 09
I have a lot of aquaintances and a handful of Friends. The common denominator is respect. In some cases we lead different lives and do different things hobby and job wise but we both respect the other. In some case we are complete opposites, I am a very positive, optimistic type and a couple of my friends are pessimistic and always see the grim side with no future in certain situations. That is probably why we are friends. We balance each other out and both respect, though not always agreeing with, the others point of view.

@mysdianait (66005)
• Italy
12 Feb 09
I hate ones who expect you to change who you are and the friends you have to suit themI couldn't agree more. I might change my way of thinking but because I choose to do so because I have good reason to appreciate that my way was not right. I have never done so to make someone else happier be it friends or family. I don't mind being one of a few and believing in how I feel or the way I am about something rather than being one of a crowd just because it's 'in' to be like that.
I was a wee bit nosey and found this in your profile and decided to add to it in the hope that it will not disappear. It is one of the thousands of discussions that sadly just get shadowed by many less worthy in my opinion.
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@TLChimes (4822)
• United States
12 Feb 09
Balance, respect and an open mind are all great things for friends to share.
I also have found that people who accept you as you are tend to make better friends. I hate ones who expect you to change who you are and the friends you have to suit them.
Thank you for joining what was one of my first discussions.
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@zorlone (411)
• Philippines
13 Feb 09
There are similarities among the people we call "our friends." Neighbors. Classmates. People we see at our place of worship. Coffee shops. Recreational areas. Where ever the place is, we find a common ground with these people. Eventually, become acquainted. Depending on the kind of response we get from each other. Like or dislike. They become either our friends or stay as acquaintances.
Sometimes, when you least expect, a friend finds you. I like that situation even more. As if making bonds with people who you instantly know. (Like myLot).
Like a lock and key, we connect, if we fit. it's a friendship for keeps. Even if we are a bit different, it's ok. Different is good. There are a lot of things to talk about. A lot of things to explore.
Making friends is like asking these questions. You will get an idea of how the other person thinks. Ask random questions and give situations. Listening, giving opinions, arguing with each other, are good forms of communication and makes a dull day more exciting.
Respect is one of the chains that will link this new found friendship. I would add Trust, patience, tolerance, and a promise not to change you. LOL
"Strangers are just friends waiting to happen. To be a good man, one must have faithful friends or outright enemies." - Napolen
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@TLChimes (4822)
• United States
13 Feb 09
Great chain you've got there. I so agree. I think good friends don't keep track of the "I did this for you and you didn't do that for me" I'm not sure the name I would give to that link in the chain but it's an important one.
Thank you so much for adding to this discussion in such a good way.
@UK_Shree (3603)
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3 Feb 09
I think that all of my good friends have one thing in common - they have good and honest hearts. I cannot say that I otherwise notice specific traits, but yes a mutual respect of the differences between each of us is something that my close friends must have and a certain level of maturity. Having said that, having a similar sense of humour helps too
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@techsavvy999 (178)
• India
3 Feb 09
I am cool and calm person. but i like someone who are extrovert. But i dont like hyper active persons. all my friends are very active and they makes me active. I cannot feel comfort with rude persons. I hate rude fellows.
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