Friendships

Friendship... what does it really mean? It is an interpersonal relationship generally considered to be closer than association. In other words, you share things on a personal level that you would not share with someone who is an associate (someone you know, but don't have the intimacy of a friendship). There are different degrees of friendships as all friendships are not the same. Each friendship has values and I will list it: The tendency to desire what is best for the other Sympathy and empathy Honesty , perhaps in situations where it may be difficult for others to speak the truth , especially in terms of pointing out the perceived faults of one's counterpart Mutual understanding and compassion ; ability to go to each other for emotional support Enjoyment of each other's company Trust in one another Positive reciprocity - a relationship is based on equal give and take between the two parties. The ability to be oneself, express one's feelings and make...