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.

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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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How do you straighten curled friendship bracelets?
Q. Every time I make a friendship bracelet, it curls. I always iron it with a clothes iron and even a hair straightener but it still curls. Does anyone know any other ways to straighten them out or any techniques? What do you mean by knotting it twice?
Asked by RJHloveee - Sat Dec 8 03:56:09 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Put it in a thick book, or under it. Make sure when when you put it there, it is straight. Then put the thick and heavy book on top. Leave it there for a few hours (overnight is best) then when you lift it up, it should be pretty flat. If not, repeat process.
Answered by Apple Waffle - Sat Dec 8 06:21:19 2007

How do you make a friendship bracelet stop from curling up?
Q. Right now, I am making a diagonal friendship bracelet with 4 colors and it keeps coiling up on itself. I am wondering if anyone can tell me how to stop this. Thanks so much for your help!
Asked by Sun - Sat Apr 18 19:02:02 2009 - - 2 Answers - 1 Comments

A. The knots are too tight, make them looser. Good luck
Answered by sirima b - Sat Apr 18 19:48:06 2009

What are some tips on starting a friendship?
Q. When I mean starting a friendship with someone I'm trying to say getting closer to that person as a friend. This friend is a boy, so that may change things up. I wanna be one of his close friends. What are some ways to win him over.
Asked by Amanda - Tue Jun 23 17:16:12 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Well, i went through the same thing. Pretend he isn't a boy for now. Just act like he is a normal girl that you are comfortable with. Like he is someone you can really talk to. Start asking him for advice, show him you really care for him and you need his input, that will make him feel like he is important to you and he will most likely start liking you more.
Answered by RaRa The Great - Tue Jun 23 17:25:40 2009

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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