2  Role of friendships

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2.1 Purpose

📖 The reason or purpose of having friendships.

2.1.1 item Friendships are only important for children and teenagers.

  • better_alternative_belief:
    • Friendships are important for people of all ages.
  • explanation:
    • Friendships provide support, companionship, and a sense of belonging. They can help people cope with stress, improve their mental and physical health, and live longer, happier lives.

2.1.2 item Friendships should be based on shared interests.

  • better_alternative_belief:
    • Friendships can be based on a variety of factors, including shared interests, values, and experiences.
  • explanation:
    • While shared interests can be a great foundation for a friendship, they are not essential. Friends can also bond over shared values, experiences, or simply a mutual respect and admiration.

2.1.3 item Friendships are always easy.

  • better_alternative_belief:
    • Friendships require work and effort to maintain.
  • explanation:
    • Like any relationship, friendships require time, effort, and communication to thrive. Friends need to be supportive, understanding, and forgiving of each other’s flaws.

2.1.4 item Friendships are only about having fun.

  • better_alternative_belief:
    • Friendships can provide support, comfort, and advice during difficult times.
  • explanation:
    • Friends are there for each other through thick and thin. They offer support, comfort, and advice during difficult times, and they celebrate each other’s successes.

2.1.5 item Friendships are meant to last a lifetime.

  • better_alternative_belief:
    • Friendships can change and evolve over time.
  • explanation:
    • Friendships can change and evolve over time, and it is not uncommon for friends to drift apart. This is especially true during times of major life changes, such as starting a new job, moving to a new city, or having children.

2.2 Benefits

📖 The positive outcomes or advantages of having friendships.

2.2.1 item Friendships are only important for children and teenagers.

  • better_alternative_belief:
    • Friendships are important for people of all ages.
  • explanation:
    • Friendships provide us with emotional support, companionship, and a sense of belonging. They can also help us to learn new things, grow as individuals, and cope with difficult times.

2.2.2 item Friendships should be easy and effortless.

  • better_alternative_belief:
    • Friendships require effort and maintenance.
  • explanation:
    • Like any other relationship, friendships require time, effort, and attention. We need to communicate openly and honestly with our friends, be supportive and understanding, and be willing to forgive each other when we make mistakes.

2.2.3 item Friendships are all about having fun.

  • better_alternative_belief:
    • Friendships are about more than just having fun.
  • explanation:
    • While having fun is certainly an important part of friendship, it’s not the only part. Friendships are also about providing support, comfort, and guidance. They’re about being there for each other through thick and thin.

2.2.4 item Friendships are only important for people who are lonely.

  • better_alternative_belief:
    • Friendships are important for everyone, regardless of their relationship status.
  • explanation:
    • Friendships provide us with a sense of belonging and connection. They can help us to feel less lonely and isolated, and they can give us a sense of purpose and meaning in life.

2.2.5 item Friendships should be based on shared interests.

  • better_alternative_belief:
    • Friendships can be based on a variety of factors, including shared interests, values, and experiences.
  • explanation:
    • While shared interests can certainly be a foundation for friendship, they’re not the only thing that matters. Friendships can also be based on shared values, experiences, or simply a mutual respect and admiration.

2.3 Challenges

📖 The potential difficulties or obstacles that can arise in friendships.

2.3.1 item Friendships should always be easy and effortless.

  • better_alternative_belief:
    • Friendships require effort and maintenance.
  • explanation:
    • Like any relationship, friendships require work to keep them healthy and strong. This includes communicating openly, being supportive, and making time for each other.

2.3.2 item True friends will never let you down.

  • better_alternative_belief:
    • Even the best friends can make mistakes.
  • explanation:
    • Friends are human and therefore imperfect. They may not always be there for you when you need them or they may say or do things that hurt you. It’s important to remember that this doesn’t mean they aren’t good friends.

2.3.3 item You should have the same friends forever.

  • better_alternative_belief:
    • Friendships can evolve and change over time.
  • explanation:
    • As people grow and change, so do their friendships. It’s perfectly normal for friends to drift apart as they pursue different interests or move to different parts of the world.

2.3.4 item The more friends you have, the better.

  • better_alternative_belief:
    • It’s better to have a few close friends than many casual friends.
  • explanation:
    • True friendship is built on quality, not quantity. It’s better to have a few close friends who you can rely on than a large number of casual friends who you don’t know as well.

2.3.5 item Friendships should be based on shared interests.

  • better_alternative_belief:
    • Friendships can be based on a variety of factors, including shared values, life experiences, or even just a sense of humor.
  • explanation:
    • While shared interests can certainly be a foundation for friendship, they are not the only factor that matters. Friendships can be just as strong between people who have different interests but who share other important qualities.

2.4 Dynamics

📖 The patterns or behaviors that characterize friendships.

2.4.1 item Friendships are static and remain the same over time.

  • better_alternative_belief:
    • Friendships are dynamic and evolve over time.
  • explanation:
    • Friendships are not stagnant and can change depending on shared experiences, life stages, and individual growth.

2.4.2 item Friends always agree with each other.

  • better_alternative_belief:
    • Friends can have disagreements and still maintain their friendship.
  • explanation:
    • Friendships are built on mutual respect and understanding, which allows for disagreements to be addressed openly and respectfully.

2.4.3 item Friendships require constant communication and effort.

  • better_alternative_belief:
    • Friendships can have periods of less frequent contact without weakening the bond.
  • explanation:
    • Friendships are not dependent on constant communication or effort; true friends understand life circumstances and fluctuating schedules.

2.4.4 item Friendships should be based solely on shared interests.

  • better_alternative_belief:
    • Friendships can thrive despite differences in interests and backgrounds.
  • explanation:
    • True friendships value the individual beyond shared interests and recognize the richness of diverse perspectives.

2.4.5 item Friendships are only beneficial when they are mutually beneficial.

  • better_alternative_belief:
    • Friendships can be valuable even when the benefits are not always equal.
  • explanation:
    • Friendships are not transactional and are built on genuine care and support, not solely on reciprocal benefits.

2.5 Stages

📖 The different phases or stages that friendships may go through over time.

2.5.1 item Friendships are always easy and effortless.

  • better_alternative_belief:
    • Friendships require effort and maintenance.
  • explanation:
    • Friendships are not always easy and can require effort and work to maintain. Friends may have disagreements, misunderstandings, or conflicts that need to be resolved.

2.5.2 item Friendships are static and never change.

  • better_alternative_belief:
    • Friendships evolve and change over time.
  • explanation:
    • Friendships are not static and can change over time as people grow and change. Friends may become closer over time, or they may drift apart.

2.5.3 item Friendships are always equal.

  • better_alternative_belief:
    • Friendships can be unequal in terms of effort and support.
  • explanation:
    • Friendships are not always equal, and one person may put more effort or support into the friendship than the other.

2.5.4 item Friendships are always supportive.

  • better_alternative_belief:
    • Friends may not always be supportive.
  • explanation:
    • Friends may not always be supportive of each other’s decisions or choices.

2.5.5 item Friendships last forever.

  • better_alternative_belief:
    • Friendships can end for a variety of reasons.
  • explanation:
    • Friendships can end for a variety of reasons, such as disagreements, conflicts, or changes in circumstances.