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	~~'''~~Friendship''' is a relationship of mutual affection between people. It is a stronger form of interpersonal bond than an association, and has been studied in academic fields such as communication, sociology, social psychology, anthropology, and philosophy. Various academic theories of friendship have been proposed, including social exchange theory, equity theory, relational dialectics, and attachment styles.		{{DISPLAYTITLE:Friendship}}

	~~==Definition==~~		[[File:2018_IMG_8253_Helsinki,_Finland_(40249531641)_(cropped).jpg\|thumb\|right\|Friendship in Helsinki]]
	Friendship is a term used to denote co-operative and supportive behavior between two or more people. In this sense, the term connotes a relationship which involves mutual knowledge, esteem, affection, and respect along with a degree of rendering service to friends in ~~times of need or crisis.~~

	~~==Developmental psychology==~~		'''Friendship''' is a relationship of mutual affection between people. It is a stronger form of interpersonal bond than an association and has been studied in academic fields such as communication, sociology, social psychology, anthropology, and philosophy. Various academic theories of friendship have been proposed, including social exchange theory, equity theory, relational dialectics, and attachment styles.
	~~Childhood friends~~. ~~The understanding~~ of ~~friendship~~ in ~~children tends to be more heavily focused on areas~~ such as ~~common activities~~, ~~physical proximity~~, and ~~shared expectations~~.

	==~~Types of friendship~~==		==Characteristics==
	Friendship ~~can be categorized into different types based on the nature of the relationship. These include~~:		Friendship is characterized by several key elements, including:

	* '''~~Casual friendship~~''' ~~- This is a type~~ of friendship ~~where the bond is not very strong~~, and is often ~~temporary. The friends might not know~~ each other ~~very well~~, and ~~the friendship is often based on a~~ shared ~~activity or interest~~.		* '''Affection''': Friends often express affection for each other, which can be shown through verbal affirmations, physical gestures, or acts of kindness.
			* '''Sympathy and Empathy''': Friends are able to understand and share each other's feelings, providing emotional support and understanding.
			* '''Honesty''': Trust and honesty are fundamental to friendship, allowing friends to share their thoughts and feelings openly.
			* '''Mutual Understanding and Compassion''': Friends often have a deep understanding of each other's personalities and life experiences, fostering compassion and support.
			* '''Enjoyment of Each Other's Company''': Friends enjoy spending time together, engaging in shared activities, and creating memories.

	* '''Close friendship''' - This is a type of ~~friendship where the friends know each other very well~~, and ~~share personal information and feelings with each other. This type of friendship often lasts for a long time.~~		==Types of Friendship==
			Friendships can vary in depth and significance, and they can be categorized into different types:

	* '''~~Best friendship~~''' ~~- This is~~ a ~~type of friendship where the~~ bond ~~is very strong~~, and ~~the~~ friends ~~consider each other to be like~~ family~~. This type of friendship often lasts for a lifetime~~.		* '''Acquaintances''': These are people we know by name and with whom we converse when the opportunity arises, but with whom our interactions are limited.
			* '''Casual Friends''': These are friends with whom we share interests and activities but do not have a deep emotional connection.
			* '''Close Friends''': These are friends with whom we share a strong emotional bond, trust, and support.
			* '''Best Friends''': These are friends with whom we share a very close and intimate relationship, often considered as part of one's family.

	==~~Health effects~~==		==Cultural Perspectives==
	~~A number of studies have shown that friendship has a significant impact~~ on ~~health. It has been found that people with strong social relationships have a 50% lower risk of mortality~~.		[[File:Bhutan,_Friends_-_Flickr_-_babasteve.jpg\|thumb\|left\|Friends in Bhutan]]
			Friendship is valued in many cultures, but the way it is expressed and understood can vary significantly. In some cultures, friendships are formed quickly and are based on shared activities, while in others, they develop slowly and are based on deep emotional connections.

	==~~See~~ also==		In Western cultures, friendships are often seen as voluntary relationships that are chosen and maintained by the individuals involved. In contrast, in some Eastern cultures, friendships may be more formal and influenced by social obligations and family ties.

			==Historical Perspectives==
			[[File:Jonathan_Lovingly_Taketh_His_Leave_of_David_by_Julius_Schnorr_von_Carolsfeld.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Jonathan and David]]
			Throughout history, friendship has been a subject of philosophical and literary exploration. In ancient Greece, philosophers like Aristotle discussed the nature of friendship, categorizing it into friendships of utility, pleasure, and virtue.

			In the Bible, the friendship between Jonathan and David is often cited as an example of deep and loyal friendship. This relationship is characterized by mutual respect, loyalty, and love.

			==Friendship in Mythology==
			[[File:Mithra_(4684713252).jpg\|thumb\|left\|Mithra]]
			In various mythologies, friendship is often depicted as a sacred bond. For example, in Zoroastrianism, Mithra is the god of covenant and friendship, symbolizing the importance of loyalty and trust in relationships.

			==Friendship in Childhood==
			[[File:Childhood_friends_at_a_carnival.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Childhood friends at a carnival]]
			Friendship plays a crucial role in childhood development. Children learn social skills, empathy, and cooperation through their interactions with friends. Childhood friendships often form the basis for social development and can influence a child's self-esteem and emotional well-being.

			==Modern Perspectives==
			In the modern world, technology has transformed the way friendships are formed and maintained. Social media platforms allow people to connect with friends across the globe, but they also raise questions about the depth and authenticity of these connections.

			==Related Pages==
	* [[Interpersonal relationship]]		* [[Interpersonal relationship]]
	* [[~~Intimate relationship~~]]		* [[Social psychology]]
	* [[~~Family~~]]		* [[Emotional intelligence]]
	* [[~~Social network~~]]		* [[Platonic love]]

	~~==References==~~
	~~<references />~~

	[[Category:Interpersonal relationships]]		[[Category:Interpersonal relationships]]
	~~[[Category:Social psychology]]~~
	~~[[Category:Sociology]]~~
	~~[[Category:Anthropology]]~~
	~~[[Category:Philosophy]]~~

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	~~File:2018_IMG_8253_Helsinki,_Finland_(40249531641)_(cropped).jpg\|Friendship in Helsinki~~
	~~File:Childhood_friends_at_a_carnival.jpg\|Childhood friends at a carnival~~
	~~File:Bhutan,_Friends_-_Flickr_-_babasteve.jpg\|Friends in Bhutan~~
	~~File:Jonathan_Lovingly_Taketh_His_Leave_of_David_by_Julius_Schnorr_von_Carolsfeld.jpg\|Jonathan and David~~
	~~File:Mithra_(4684713252).jpg\|Mithra~~
	~~File:CUTE_FRIENDSHIP.JPG\|Cute friendship~~
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			File:2018_IMG_8253_Helsinki,_Finland_(40249531641)_(cropped).jpg\|Friendship in Helsinki
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'''Friendship''' is a relationship of mutual affection between people. It is a stronger form of interpersonal bond than an association, and has been studied in academic fields such as communication, sociology, social psychology, anthropology, and philosophy. Various academic theories of friendship have been proposed, including social exchange theory, equity theory, relational dialectics, and attachment styles.

==Definition==
Friendship is a term used to denote co-operative and supportive behavior between two or more people. In this sense, the term connotes a relationship which involves mutual knowledge, esteem, affection, and respect along with a degree of rendering service to friends in times of need or crisis.

==Developmental psychology==
Childhood friends. The understanding of friendship in children tends to be more heavily focused on areas such as common activities, physical proximity, and shared expectations.

==Types of friendship==
Friendship can be categorized into different types based on the nature of the relationship. These include:

* '''Casual friendship''' - This is a type of friendship where the bond is not very strong, and is often temporary. The friends might not know each other very well, and the friendship is often based on a shared activity or interest.

* '''Close friendship''' - This is a type of friendship where the friends know each other very well, and share personal information and feelings with each other. This type of friendship often lasts for a long time.

* '''Best friendship''' - This is a type of friendship where the bond is very strong, and the friends consider each other to be like family. This type of friendship often lasts for a lifetime.

==Health effects==
A number of studies have shown that friendship has a significant impact on health. It has been found that people with strong social relationships have a 50% lower risk of mortality.

==See also==
* [[Interpersonal relationship]]
* [[Intimate relationship]]
* [[Family]]
* [[Social network]]

==References==
<references />

[[Category:Interpersonal relationships]]
[[Category:Social psychology]]
[[Category:Sociology]]
[[Category:Anthropology]]
[[Category:Philosophy]]

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