See, i don't think it does.
I know that i don't have to talk to someone every single day to consider us friends.
I mean, i haven't talked to one of my closest friends in a year and we started talking a little while ago and BAM! We're the exact same as we were before (closeness-wise).
So is it that friendship requires constant communication?
Or is that for the weak friendships?
I think i'm just pissed off that one of my friends keeps saying she wants to kick me whenever she calls because we haven't talked in
*gasp*
a week...
2006-12-02 12:28:47 · 28 answers · asked by falzalnz 6 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
That, I believe is what ultimately distinguishes a true friend, Time or space become irrelevant!
2006-12-03 18:11:53 · answer #1 · answered by the23FireKeep 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, Darling, I have two very, very good friends from England. Yes, I do get to see them once a year when they are here in the states, but when they go back home, that's it. We may e-mail every now and then, but it's extremely difficult with them working and getting a higher education and me doing the same. I think I am even less in contact with them because I am working on my second degree, master's, and doctorate all at the same time. UNDERSTANDING is the biggest part of this type of situation. I understand that they sometimes can't e-mail me or text message me and they understand the same for me.
When I see them again next year, it will be like we never had the distance between us to begin with.
The problem with your friend is not that she HAS to talk to you everyday, it's that she needs you to reassure her constantly. She is insecure and maybe even a little unsure about the strength of the friendship. I can only assume that this may stem from her being hurt a time or two before. Your job as a friend to her is to reassure her; help her understand, talk with her about it, and let her know that the friendship is solid, if it is.
I sure hope this helps.
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2006-12-02 12:39:10 · answer #2 · answered by Miss P. Square Pinky Swear 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the circumstances and how effective your communication abilities are. I don't think it requires constant communication if you are in a relationship where trust is key and you have an understanding of one another. It also depends on how comfortable you are... women, not all, have a tendency to exaggerate when there is nothing to speak of and are zealous, men on the other hand don't deal with the hog wash of getting to emotional, whereas a woman finds that as being cold- it's not. Men have those feelings just as much as women do and if there's a problem where you cannot comprehend why you're there, forget it- that relationship is not going to work, period. Communication doesn't necessarily mean verbal.
Sorry for my long a** answer- wanted to share my thoughts.
2006-12-02 12:38:25 · answer #3 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe that when you're very good friends with someone that the friendship requires constant communication. My husband and I have what we consider very good friends because we know in good times and in bad they'll be by our side, regardless if we've spoken to them in a while or not. Some people enjoy constant involvement, and others like myself would feel suffocated.
2006-12-02 12:45:02 · answer #4 · answered by Ceajae 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Constant is not the right word...consistent. I have a friend who lives 2 states away and we dont talk every day, and sometimes over a week will go by before we chat on the phone, but it's consistent enough where we know the other one is still there, just busy living life.
2006-12-02 12:34:27 · answer #5 · answered by Green1808 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with you friendship doesn't require constant communication, a real friend is your friend regardless of how long it's been since you last spoke.
Constant communication I think isn't so much for weak friendships but more for weak people.
Tell your friend to get over it and reassure her you are friends regardless of how often you speak.
2006-12-02 12:33:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I certainly hope not. I just moved away from South Florida after living there for 30 years. I have quite a few friends there who, by the way, are very busy people. I talk to them when I can, but it is few and far between. One of them just came up to my neck of the woods to visit with me for about a week and a half. I miss my friends terribly, but they will always be my friends, even though there are miles between us. Of course, we aren't communicating as often as we did when we lived close by each other. I still love them and I know they still love me.
2006-12-03 08:39:45 · answer #7 · answered by cola 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No!! I've got a friend that I've had since High School. And yes I call her one of my best friends. I don't call her everyday, sometimes not for a month at a time. But she is one of my best friends. So no. You don't need constant communication.
2006-12-02 12:35:26 · answer #8 · answered by Dorkboy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i agree with you...with real friends time is not an issue....but when you do catch up its like no time has passed and you are exactly where you left off......other friendships that need that constant communication can feel a little high maintenance.....its always great to talk or catch up with your friends but you should not feel obligated too........
2006-12-02 12:33:04 · answer #9 · answered by askaway 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I feel that it does not take constant communication...in fact if someone guilts you too much about it the less you want to communicate with them..don't get mad if the other person does not call geeze!
2006-12-02 12:31:45 · answer #10 · answered by tigerlily_catmom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Occasionally.
2006-12-02 13:00:40 · answer #11 · answered by Judas Rabbi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋