In a comparison of personal relationships, friendship is considered to be closer than association, although there is a range of degrees of intimacy in both friendships and associations. Friendship and association can be thought of as spanning across the same continuum. The study of friendship is included in sociology, social psychology, anthropology, philosophy, and zoology. Various theories of friendship have been proposed, among which are social exchange theory, equity theory, relational dialectics, and attachment styles.

Cultural variations

Ancient Rome

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Cicero had his own beliefs on friendship. Cicero believed that in order to have a true friendship with someone one must have complete honesty, truth and trust. Also, friends do things for each other without expectation of repayment. If a friend is about to do something wrong, one should not compromise one's morals. One should explain what is wrong about the action, and help one's friend understand what is right, because Cicero believed that ignorance is the cause of evil. Finally, friendships come to an end because one person in the friendship becomes evil. (On Friendship, Cicero)

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friendship?
Q. one of my female soo called friend constantly compete with practically everthing i do. and i am tremendously sick of her attitude. I mean i used to l enjoy her company but lately she acts like i'm her rival. should i continue this crazy friendship or just stop contacting her?
Asked by Kat - Sun Dec 3 14:43:05 2006 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments

A. STOP hang out with other girls. kick her off
Answered by Smasher - Sun Dec 3 15:01:52 2006

How to make friendship with native British students in London?
Q. Hi, I am coming to London for my PG and seek honest suggestions on how to make friendship with native British students. Need friends but not GF.
Asked by ramesh - Fri Oct 31 13:43:58 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Bring beer and you've instantly made friends. Just be easy to talk to, start conversations. Smile. We're quite sarcastic (none of that slapstick humour for us) so yeah (:
Answered by natalie - Fri Oct 31 13:48:59 2008

How do you get friendship of avoidant people?
Q. She is my friend but whenever I become a bit less formal, relaxer and start jiking and being silly, she acts as if it's not ok. She is too formal, I'm so friendly. She is my best friend. How to save this friendship?
Asked by Linda J - Tue Mar 2 03:06:51 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. By being yourself and accepting her for who she is. If you two were the same, then you guys wouldn't be best friends. Learn from her as she'll learn from you.
Answered by Peache - Tue Mar 2 03:08:59 2010

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    A site containing links, book reviews, and other information that relates to nonsexual friendships in the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) community.
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    A page with links to many different sites about friendship, including poetry, history, and formal research studies.
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Friendship

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Friendship is a term used to denote co-operative and supportive behavior between two or more people. It can be taken to mean a supportive relationship which involves mutual knowledge, esteem, and affection.

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  • The beauty of friendship so deep and nurturing, with infinite laughter is that it comes with no price and shall always be carried in your heart.
    • Jenny Acasio, in Strain for Eric Grossmann
  • He who has a thousand friends has not a friend to spare, And he who has one enemy will meet him everywhere.
    • Ali, in A Hundred Sayings