Friendship Palava
How many friends do you have?
I do not think it is always wise to have only one best friend. Though one can still have one true friendship that there is greater bond, trust and understanding. Unlike marriage, which is a commitment between two people, friendship is more flexible and can include several meaningful relationships. Best friends can be in a group of 3 or 4 and they bond can grow stronger for many years to come.
If you have a best friend and your best friend has another friend whom he/she spends most of the time with, will you be jealous and discontinue? Explain. |
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I may feel a little disappointed at first, but I would not allow jealousy to ruin the friendship. Friendship is not a marital vow so I cannot feel more jealous about it. Certain things are based on mutual consent, I will talk to him and know if I am safe in the friendship.
Should a married man or woman end their friendships with people of the opposite sex after marriage? Give reasons for your answer. |
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No, I do not think marriage should end friendships with people of the opposite sex. However, those friendships should be respectful, transparent, and should not threaten the trust between husband and wife. Healthy boundaries are important. If a friendship creates more intense suspicion it should terminated because marriage is sacred.
| Will you end a friendship if your friend keeps on making mistakes or doing things you don't like? |
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I won't end in a haste, though I will keep monitoring and also keeping healthy boundaries., but if the person keep repeating the same mistakes and refuses to change, I may choose to distance myself for my own peace of mind. Human being though are prone to mistakes and no body is above mistakes yet still persistent mistakes might lead to many blunders in life as a whole. So it is wise to abstain from friends like that to be on a safe side.
| What is your advice to people with many friends? |
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I am not against having many friends, but is somewhat distracting and can derail your focus in life. I prefer having meaningful friends that can stand by you in time of need. There is a popular saying that a friend in need is a friend indeed. One true friendship is better than many.