What is friendship? Not definition, but a true thought on it.

Friendship is a nonsexual, casual relationship between people. As soon as it is formalized or sexualized, it goes beyond the scope of friendship. In my opinion, friendship is just as important as companionship and way more important than formal acquaintances.

Friendship is extending yourself to include someone in your circle of mutual caring. It involves trust, a basis of shared values, which leads to sharing laughter, tears and the passing of normal days with a little more joy. It's connecting.

Friendship to me is like brothers/sisters. In fact, I think I'm closer to some of my friends than I do with my brothers and sisters cause with friends, they "love" unconditionally whereas your brothers/sisters live with you and sort of get tired of you from time to time. True friendship really stands up for you and there always when you needed. Whether or not you share your feelings/emotions is one thing but when you need help, he/she is there for you. Now THAT is real friendship.

I always think about that quote: a friend is someone who knows all about you and loves you anyway.

A person who is there when you are not, gives you what you do not have and makes you feel when you’re beyond it. It's why there are no such things as casual friends but associates. True friends are once in a lifetime and you ride with them and they will collide with anyone for you. Cannot be found online or bought.

A friend is someone who hasn't screwed you over yet. They're just waiting for the opportune time.

Hi, When I first became a Christian in High School I met a Jesus Freak Friend who often said: " You can pick your friends but you're stuck with your relatives. " I would say that a friend is someone you can choose to be such. However, There exist Fair Weather Friends and Jesus called Judas his friend. So a friend is capable of betrayal. I think most unsaved people have a tendency to think of a friend as someone you can trust & the enemy is someone who betrays you. How completely opposite of the Way Jesus is said to view it in the Gospels. Thanks for the excellent question & pondering my answer. Deceit7thOf12evils

I think that friendship can also mean knowing your boundaries and limitations. Those who attempt to break them or manipulate you, or make you feel guilty for not being a 24/7 friend, caretaker, are not true friends. It is so true, like in the Bible, how a good friend can betray you and you can feel betrayed by them but not fully know what brought you both to that point. Only the good friend will be there to appreciate you even more when you set good healthy expectations rather than harsh ones that no one can handle and still live their own life. Jesus knew that his disciples were human and therefore vulnerable to wrong choices but he still showed his sincere love for them even after they failed him. A good friend forgives you for your shortcomings and if they are the one who has messed up they are quick to return to the loyal friendship with sincere apology.

A friend is the person you can always count on to set you straight, cry with you, and celebrate with you.