Different Types of Friends

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Different Types of Friends Throughout our lives we will encounter different types of people. Some of them stick around and some don’t; some may even become friends. It all depends on who they are and where you are in your life. You may even surprise yourself with the people that you meet; sometimes-unexpected friendships are the best. I believe that we have three types of friends in life: Friends for a reason, friends for a season, and friends for a lifetime. Those who are friends for a reason can also be known as acquaintances. These are the people you may work with, or know through other friends. They are the ones you know but don’t associate with outside of the source of your meeting. You are “friendly” but not yet friends. Friends for a reason are the ones known but not yet trusted enough to be considered as an actual friend whom you can confide in. Friends for a season are those who are temporary. They are the ones you may be in a club or sports team with, one, which will eventually end. You do not tell anything extremely personal to these people. Though they are more than acquaintances but yet not close enough to be confidants. Friends for a season are those whom you don’t necessarily share your deepest thoughts with nor would they with you. This is a light and fun base “friendship.” Lastly, friends for a lifetime—confidants. These are the people who are not only friends to you, but family. They no longer are just your best friend but your “brother” or “sister.” They know everything about you; even when you don’t actually say it to them; they can already analyze you and figure out if anything is wrong. You treat each other with the biggest amount of respect. Confidants are those who you can trust with anything; sometimes even your life. They are the ones you can rely on and ask for advice. A friendship like this is unbreakable. As you can see
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