2007-02-16 10:24:28 · 15 answers · asked by : 6 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Well this is a hard one for me to answer really old bean, because when I was ill a couple of years ago and stopped going out all of my friends kind of forgot me, and now Im back on my feet I am finding it very difficult to regain those friendships.
Plus I am at an age where most of my freinds are married with children so they want to go to theatre or meals..and never just out to a pub, like we used to.
Soo...yes Im sorry grumblyguts I cant really reply
2007-02-17 04:46:55 · answer #1 · answered by theoldecrone 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I beleive that depth is important in relationships to friends, but the problem is that as you get older it is harder to have those friendships if your in a relationship with children and family. I honestly think that friendship is easier when your younger, and when your at retirement age, and all the kids are grown. Because you have a better chance to work on the depth of your friendships.
2007-02-16 10:37:37 · answer #2 · answered by K_Seeks4Answers 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As I get older the amount of friends decrease. I have yet to really have a true friend that was openly honest with me, and even with themselves. When I do meet new friends, Im sure that the depth of our friendship will be a great connection. Like having a brother or sister.
2007-02-16 10:50:24 · answer #3 · answered by EyeKneadPoints 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes because a true friend is someone who doesn't judge you and who you can talk about your deepest thoughts and insecurities without feeling exposed.
I love my family but seem to be constantly keeping things on a even keel between them -not my blood relations but when the partners come on the scene that can bring it's own problems. I had a daughter in law who was all I could have wished for but she wasn't enough for my son and after 20 years they split He is now married again and we have to walk on glass never mention wife 1 and take all pictures out of albums etc she is so insecure and has driven my children apart -give me a friend anytime
2007-02-16 18:38:03 · answer #4 · answered by Kathy T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I do. My 'chosen' family seems to get more important, for they're the people you actually 'click' with. Although family relations seem to intensify too in importance, it's on a different level. More in the way of sharing a history than on a true emotional level.
2007-02-16 10:37:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, they most certainly do. They become (as another has already said) your chosen family. As we get older and are able to identify more specific needs that we have and how we interact with others and what they bring out in us, we reach for these people and hold on to them.
Plus as you establish a relationships with people and build on that, it becomes more detrimental if you are to lose them.
2007-02-16 13:16:24 · answer #6 · answered by timmeresque 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In some ways because as older family members pass away you need the support of your friends.
2007-02-16 10:53:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the ephemera of life falls aways, the meaningless withers, the connections for mutual advantage dissolve and the connections of place (work, clubs etc) shift from close to specific. After that, people who remain mean more so more effort is out into their maintenance
2007-02-16 21:06:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the family is more important answerer. I can't even really say I have any friends, just acquaintances now. My daughter is my "best" friend.
2007-02-16 10:33:47 · answer #9 · answered by AKA FrogButt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For me it is the other way around. Family concerns are more important now than anything.
2007-02-16 10:30:09 · answer #10 · answered by oscar c 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋