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RE: You might not be such a good friend as you think you are - A simple philosophy of friendship

in #philosophy7 years ago

Thank you for the reminder of the importance of friends. Life is not about getting rich in goods, but rather getting rich in fellowship. Without friends we have loneliness. To have friends you have to start with being friendly. Friendships can last a lifetime. I liked your idea about knowing if a friend is a good one. Especially the thought that a good friend can be told something bad about yourself, and you know that he or she can and will keep a confidence.

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Just a quick thought after reading your comment: the fear of loneliness often drives people to stay in a friendship, even if they know that the relationship is not good for them.