Hi SWA,
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Originally Posted by SWA LUV
I'm curious. What, to you, is a friend? Is it someone you have things in common with? Is it someone you do fun things together with? I just would like to know your thoughts!  Those are two of mine, as well as a friend being someone you can trust & talk to. Maybe this is a silly question.  |
IMHO a casual friend is someone who you have something in common with and someone with whom you can do fun stuff with.
A close friend on the other hand, is someone who not only meets those two requirements, but also is someone you can trust and really talk deeply to about stuff.
With all that being said... even if your friendships are the close variety
ALWAYS try to make your friendships as fun as possible.
If you or your friend spend too much time talking about personal problems or other negative things, the friendship will die a premature death.
Stick to doing fun stuff you and your friend both enjoy and only talk about things that trouble you every now and then. Don't dump all your problems on your friend(s)-- but instead dicuss the majority of your problems and troubles with your therapist.