What Friendhip would be more beneficial?

Question

human-animal
or
human-human

Answer 1

Friend-friend. It just depends on the individual. Being friends with a fly would not be as beneficial as befriending a neighbor, but it would be better to have a bear buddy than a pedophile pal.

Answer 2

More benficial to whom or to what, you don't specify. It depends on the circumstances. If you are an older person, who's lonely, and most of your friends and family have passed on, I'd say it would be greately beneficial to have an animal friend at your side. Unless you are questioning which friendship could one learn more from? Well, humans can sure learn a lot from animals. But humans can sure learn a lot from other humans too. So, it's a toss up. If you have great people skills, people may be more rewarding. If you have animal "instincts", meaning you have an ability to communicate almost talk to them, you would reap great rewards in spending a lot of time with the animal side of the equation because of your innate ability to understand them. I guess it depends on who you are and what your personality traits predispose you to, as preference. We usually gravitate toward that which we feel most comfortable and to that which contributes to our own personal sense of validation. Both are equally great for our particular needs! Why does one need to be rated over another? I need this. You need that. Neither is more beneficial because it all depends on the one seeking the rewards. It's variable. You determine who or what is your friend by how your friend makes you feel. So only you can answer that one for you!

Answer 3

Well, as humans we have a need to be around other humans, we are herd animals. I do not believe it is healthy to simply surround yourself with critters. Although I can certainly understand why one would.
People are by nature judgmental as all get out. There are very few capable of showing unconditional love. Our critters on the other hand are not at all judgmental and are very capable of loving us unconditionally.
So I think a good answer would be to find a happy balance. A life with someone you love and trust, and a few critters to round things out.
This way you can always be sure, someone will be glad to see you when you get home.

Answer 4

If I'm taking how you mean "beneficial" correctly, then a relationship between humans would be more beneficial, because human beings have a wider range of capabilities to offer in a relationship.

Answer 5

Human-Human.

The unconditional love given by a dog to its master may have plenty of health benefits (e.g. psychologically calming), but growth in character and understanding from the two-way friendship of another human being is far more beneficial in my humble estimation.

Peace

Answer 6

It depends on what you consider beneficial. With an animal you will get more unconditional love. With a person there will be more of a give and take, which can also be very rewarding. Your question is to open ended.

Answer 7

It depends on what you value. But I find human-human relationships get you farther in society and life, but one could agree there are times when animals are far more trustworthy.

Answer 8

Which is better food? Tomato or Chicken?

You are talking about two different kind of friendship. Each has its own place. Impossible to compare them and come out with a clear winner.

Answer 9

Human-Animal for sure!

Answer 10

I agree with AMEWzing....

You shouldn't think about friendship in terms of benefit. All friendship offer different opportunities...