2007-09-20 23:40:37 · 21 answers · asked by Eric Inri 6 in Health ➔ Mental Health
You can be a friend to anyone and everyone as long as you remember not everyone will be a friend to you.
2007-09-20 23:48:55 · answer #1 · answered by temerson 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I try to be kind and respectful of everyone, but I wouldn't call that friendship.
A friend is someone whom I trust. That is pretty much the most important thing I would look for in a potential friend. I am one of those types who would rather have only one or two really good close friends than a whole posse of people, some whom I hardly know.
Very social people usually put their friends in categories. The one they call when they need a ride. The people they party with. The one who will listen when they call at 3AM hysterical crying. The friend who can fix the computer, the friend who will loan money . . .etc.
Hope this helps.
2007-09-26 23:34:50 · answer #2 · answered by The LG 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could say I'm "friendly" towards everyone.
It would really depend on how you would define a friend. If it's someone you can talk to things about, rely upon, and have contact with a lot, then friends with everyone wouldn't be the right statement. I guess you could decide who is a friend and who is not a friend by singling out who would be there for you in a bad situation that would require them to go out of their way to help you out. Like car broke down need a ride and place to stay or something like that. Not just "do you have an extra quarter for the candy machine" lol
2007-09-21 06:48:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am friendly with every one but I do not consider everyone a friend. I have limits.
I consider my friend the people that I know are honorable and that are honest. The ones that are there for me and I feel I want to be there for them. The ones that make me happy and not the ones that only call when they are in problems.
I always stay aways from people that get in problems with police or financially. That talks about about the way they live their lives.
I am problem free so I am friends with problems free people.
2007-09-27 14:45:18 · answer #4 · answered by Helper 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, it takes time to build a friendship. It doesn't happen overnight. You can be "friends" with someone after a short time, but the relationship hasn't been tested. A friend is someone you can count on to be there when you need them. They cheer you on and don't talk behind your back. You can trust that person with your secrets. They are interested in what you have to say, what you are doing with your life and are happy when good things happen to you and cry with you when the bad stuff happens. You can be pleasant with others but it is your friend who is going to notice that your eyes aren't smiling. Someone who is not your friend is the one who stabs you in the back when you aren't looking. Who talks about the things that you want kept private. Just because you can get along with some people on a day to day basis does not make them your friend.
2007-09-21 06:49:29 · answer #5 · answered by Shawn 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Good question Eric. I ponder on the same thing myself. My view is that if you treat everyone the way you would like to be treated yourself you could at least hope for some respect back in return. So on that basis people that mistreat or disrespect me get less energy invested in them. So it's not really about being friends or enemies, just recognising some of the lovely people you come in contact with.
2007-09-21 06:49:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a few close mates and 1 best friend. A friend is someone you can trust with your life (if you know you can give them the keys to your house and know they wont steel or snoop, this is a friend) A mate is someone you are close to but not so much that you could rely on them for any situation or trust with your life.
2007-09-21 06:48:36 · answer #7 · answered by Princess Blu 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm kind and friendly to everyone. I wouldn't say that I would have a "best friend" of the top. It's when you're down in the dumps, broke, and need help that you know who your true friends are.
2007-09-21 06:47:57 · answer #8 · answered by Jenna 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you have two good friends you are rich! The others just come and go, there are only a handful of people you can bond closely with including friends.
2007-09-21 06:51:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anya M 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Although you can try to be friendly, not everyone will want to be your friend. You determine this by examining their actions, first, and then, words, over a long period of time, during the bad times, as well as the good.
2007-09-21 07:10:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Everyone should be friends, however those that mean others harm are, well are foe. I am friends with everyone, life would be difficult otherwise. Someone did say, and they have quoted many times.., "Do on to others as You wish it upon yourself." Works for me, for the most part.
2007-09-21 06:51:18 · answer #11 · answered by Al 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋