What Kind of Friend Are You?

So many of us tend to socialize a lot and make friends easily while some find it difficult to do so. It is not that they are not qualified or have what it takes to make friends easily but they are just not wired for it...lol..

However the question is 'What kind of Friend Are You?' We will be composing different types of friends and it is now left for you to answer sincerely the kind of friend you are to someone else....

Do you still remember how it was like meeting your first friend?

Not likely. You were probably five or six years-old and met at school. He/She liked sand, kicking ball,  You liked sand and kicking balls too. 

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However, as an adult, making friends like that isn't so easy. But something that is really important is appreciating the friendships we DO have. So as you read this piece, kindly tag or share with any friend(s) (on FB, Instagram, Watsapp etc) you have that might fit these categories, and let them know who they are! Feel free to comment and add any other types of friendships I might have missed (I know there are so many!)

I am declaring today as "Friend Greeting Day!" So let's begin...

THE ONLINE-ONLY FRIEND

This type of friend is met online through some sort of chat group or forum. You've never met in real life, and quite possibly never will. YET, you feel like you've known this person your entire life and feel safe asking them absurd questions / sharing your deepest darkest secrets. Perhaps it's the slight anonymity of the friendship that allows you to be so vulnerable.  

THE PARTY FRIEND

A friend you call when you want to unwind and have a sure good time. This is the friend who says "yes" to everything. This friend might also get you into trouble, but it's always totally worth it.

THE SOLUTION PROVIDER FRIEND

This is the friend you call when you're in a crisis. This friend is a great listener and always knows just what to say (or when not to say anything at all). Everyone needs a friend like this. Don't you agree?

THE FRIEND OF A FRIEND

This is a friend who you really like a lot. They're a good friend of one of your friends - and you so badly want them to be YOUR friend too. But you don't want to be a friend pilferer, and you feel like you can only hang around THIS friend when you have your other friend around as a chaperone. 

THE FRIEND YOU WOULDN'T BE FRIENDS WITH TODAY

A long time friend who you've known for years. The strange thing about this friendship is that if you met this person TODAY, you probably wouldn't like them very much (especially friends from Secondary/High Schools). But because you have so many years behind you and so many great memories - you keep going. At least, there is still a lot of good there, and you totally understand one another, but you're so different today that you doubt your paths would have even crossed if it weren't for the Old school Alumni or other events.

THE TOXIC FRIEND 

A toxic friend are those set of friends that doesn't add any good or value to your life. When you're around this person, you feel insecure and unsafe. You need to break up with this friend and let them go right away.

THE ASEXUAL FRIEND

This is a friend that you should be attracted to, but you're not. You laugh at all the same jokes, you have similar interests/likes, and you enjoy each others company. Some people might even think you're dating. But you both have this strange feeling that you somehow share DNA therefore you sexually resist one another. It's perfect.

THE NICEST PERSON IN THE WORLD FRIEND

This type of friend is always a ray of sunshine, no matter what. Even on the dullest or grayest of days. He/She makes you want to be a better person, and you're so happy to have them in your life.

THE TRENDY OR UBER COOL FRIEND

This friend is the epitome of cool. Everything this friend wears, says, watches, reads, or listens to is so on-trend that you can't even believe they think you're cool enough to associate with. Yet, they seem to genuinely like you too (despite the fact that everything you wear, say, watch, read or listen to is the epitome of not cool.) Perhaps their coolness is accentuated when they're with you due to the contrast. Hmm. Either way...

THE PROFESSIONAL FRIEND

A professional colleague turned friend. You met in line of duty and became friends. The one day you began chatting, and realized you both click and have so many things to talk about your field. You probably have NOTHING else in common, but you can totally talk extensively about one topic for hours.

THE ALL WEATHER FRIEND

This is a friend who you go through waves of communication with. You never really have a falling out, but you definitely lose touch for a period of time. But when you do begin talking again, you're pretty consistent about it for months at a time. And then.... nothing. No one has any hard feelings, you both just understand this is your communication pattern, and it works.

THE "OUR KIDS ARE FRIENDS" FRIEND

This is a friend you met only because your kids are friends. This friend makes early morning school runs and pick ups less tedious. Just with a call, you can always be saved the headache of picking up your child(ren) especially when stucked somewhere. You sure like this type of friend.

THE "INSEPARABLE" FRIEND

This is a friend who is always there like a family, has been to battle with you through thick and thin. Maybe you met during a very hard time in both of your lives. Whatever the situation, this friend has had your back, and you've had theirs. You survived TOGETHER and nothing can ever break that bond or separate you. 

WORK FRIEND

This is a friend who you really like a lot, but you're only friends at work, for whatever reason. You keep thinking about opening up the friendship to "off hours" but you just haven't gotten there yet...

"WHY AREN'T WE BETTER FRIENDS?" FRIEND

A friend that you loved immediately you met them. Your chemistry just work on the same level. Yet, you don't hang out. Or better still, you don't hang out as often as you both want to. Neither of you can understand it, and you both make great effort - but the stars just never seem to align. To you guys, it doesn't matter though. You both know how special you are to one another.

THE ONE-SIDED FRIENDSHIP FRIEND

This is a friend you have probably known for a long time. You love this friend. This might even be your best friend. The thing is - this friendship is very one-sided. One of you is the initiator, and if it weren't for you suggesting dates it would probably be ten years before you saw each other. Despite the fact that this can be infuriating, you understand the dynamic and roll with it because you love one another.

THE ULTIMATE BEST FRIEND

The ultimate friend is likely a compilation of most of the types of friendship listed above. This kind of friendship is rare, but beautiful. a friend you can party with, cry with, laugh with, and connect with. You talk all the time. You've grown together, and plan to do so until you're 100 years old. This is the friend that might even be related to you. Or married to you. This friend is truly your other half.  Hold onto this friend. Cherish this friend. Don't ever let this friend go.     

Best of luck in our friendship!