This type of friend, in either category, knows when what’s being asked of them is too far; they are also those who want to see the best in you and will always be by your side, even when the going gets tough. Most of all, a true friendship is a mutual symbiotic relationship and it’s these relationships that are an essential part of life because friends help us through tough situations, they offer hope make someone feel worthwhile. Many books and/or short stories try to capture the importance of these relationships and in any form of literature we see either healthy friendships or ones that will never last. The last three pieces that we, as a class, had to read we were able to see how “friends” interact and how friends are supposed to act based upon the teachings offered by Aristotle on the subject matter. All three of the texts of “Melvin in the Sixth Grade” by Dana Johnson, “Book IX” by Aristotle, and “The Man who was Recklessly Curious” by Miguel de Cervantes are written on the subject of friends, however all portray their message in different light.
I am a twin and we are very close, but we also have our disputes. Many times during our disputes they turn out to be miscommunications. I can recall very recently my sister and I had a huge disagreement that turned out to be a miscommunication. There was a comment that I made that she misunderstood and it turned into a huge blow out. Once we calmed down, we were able to take out our disagreement and come to a consensus that we both were wrong.
Also, of course the kiss between them showed some tension as all Elizabeth did was "receive it", but it shows strength on Johns part as he is showing her physically how much he loves her. There are very many awkward moments during this scene, and I can see that the strength in their relationship is actually causing the tension. If John and Elizabeth did not care for each other deeply, then they would not be trying to please each other so much, as they are showing in this scene, which cause friction between
We have to realize that they are the ones in pain and that they are just prolonging what they know is going to happen. By prolonging their death just makes it that much harder to deal with. It is easier said than done, but if you stop and think about it and put it in God’s everything will be okay. I agree with her being by her father’s side and reassuring him that he was no burden to her. I disagree that she didn’t discuss what he wanted to do and do it regardless how it was hurting her.
They go on to explain that if the above conditions are met, then it may be allowed as long as it is not a close relationship (AACC, 2004, 1-142). I agree with what the AACC states. Not all dual relationships are harmful. We need to look at our motives and the motives of the client. My old counselor and I are very good friends now.
Comparative Essay “Life without a friend is like death without a witness.” Indeed, strong friendships are essential to share warmth, love, and memories. Both movies, Shawshank Redemption and The Fisher King, exemplify that the strength of friendship can carry individuals through even the worst tribulation simply in the perception that they are not alone. One force of friendship that is advanced in both works is the trust that is created between the characters. Being helpful and compassionate to one another are other qualities that are shown to be significant in each of these movies. Finally, both cases demonstrate that being dependable on one another is the key to seek hope and success.
Even though their needs for each other are different it cannot be said that one needs the other more. Both need each other equally. What they gain from their friendship is invaluable. Steinbeck suggests that human beings are at their best when they have someone to aspire towards for guidance and protection. With George as a friend Lennie is at his best.
This type of love tends to occur in those with low self-esteem and those who gain confidence in pleasing their love interest. Mania and agape love are similar in that they both have the ability to develop into a very intense and unhealthy relationship for both parties. In both instances the parties involved have the ability to lose their sense of reality. The styles of love that have been most prevalent in my life are logical love called pragma, and friendship love called storge or philia. A love that develops from a friendship usually prevents a lot of disappointments because you already know a lot about that person.
The first aspect that I will consider when choosing the perfect mate for me will be someone with a pleasing personality. I want a mate that is loving and caring. I want a mate that can tell me that he loves me and mean it. I want him to be comfortable with showing me affection and being out in the public with me. I want a mate that will be there to comfort me when I am not feeling my best.
In short, with genuine platonic love, the beautiful or lovely other person inspires the mind and the soul and directs one's attention to spiritual things. One proceeds from recognition of the beauty of another to appreciation of beauty as it exists apart from any individual, to consideration of divinity, the source of beauty, to love of divinity. The spiritual ideas of platonic love—as well as the fundamental spiritual emphasis of all of Plato's writings—have been less emphasized. Plato discusses love (erôs) and friendship (philia) primarily in two dialogues, the Lysis and the Symposium, though the Phaedrus also adds significantly to his views. In each work, Socrates the philosopher is in two ways center stage, first, as a lover of wisdom (sophia) and discussion (logos), and, second, as himself an inverter or disturber of erotic norms.