Friendship: definition and importance

Friendship is a close relationship between two or more people built on trust and confidentiality.

Friendships can be intimate, that is to have confidence and openness about one's private affairs. But usually contains no sex friendships. Sometimes you can see a friendship develop into a relationship. In a good relationship they will always be best friends.

A good friendship implies that both are giving and receiving when it comes to share life's experiences. A good friend is one you trust and one you dare to be open and honest with. A saying says that to keep the friendship path open, grass must step down from both sides.

A good friend likes you, just as you are. You do not change yourself to be in a certain way just to be with your friend. Good friends are listening to you and try to understand what you mean by what you say. The good friends also want to be with you. You do not have to worry about whether you're welcome, as you are always welcome with your friends.

Just like you can get good friends, you too can get bad friends. The bad friend often gets you to do something you do not like and which you shouldn’t. Perhaps you feel pressed to participate in something which give you a bad conscience. Often young people start drinking alcohol and smoking because they feel pressed into it by their friends. Maybe you've experienced the same? If your friend is talking badly about other persons, you also in a way pressed to think badly about them. Therefore, it is not good to slander others. Along with the good friends you can be yourself, but with bad friends, you have to play a role. It is important that you are aware of what kind of friends you have. Is it the good or the bad ones? You are influenced by those you are with. An old saying says: "Tell me who you associate, so I'll tell you who you are" ...