Friendship - Wikipedia Friendship is a relationship of mutual affection between people [1] It is a stronger form of interpersonal bond than an "acquaintance" or an "association", such as a classmate, neighbor, coworker, or colleague
The Importance of Friendship - Psychology Today Friendship makes life more enjoyable and enriches one's everyday experiences Finding friends can be challenging but can be often achieved by approaching others with mutual interests
What Is Friendship? - HowStuffWorks Friendship is categorized into four types: acquaintance, friend, close friend and best friend Over time, an increase in mutual respect and the degree of reciprocity builds up and strengthens friendship
6 Benefits of Friends: Why Its Important to Stay Close - Verywell Mind Platonic relationships are sometimes overlooked in our quest for romantic ones, but friendship is just as important to our psychological well-being Friendships can enrich your life in countless ways Good friends teach you about yourself and challenge you to be better
Friendship - American Psychological Association (APA) A voluntary relationship between two or more people that is relatively long-lasting and in which those involved tend to be concerned with meeting the others’ needs and interests as well as satisfying their own desires
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