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Friday essay: on the ending of a friendship

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Friendship is an incomparable, immeasurable boon to me, and a source of life — not metaphorically but literally.

• Simone Weil

About eight years ago, I went to dinner with a dear friend I had known for more than 40 years. It would be the last time we would see each other and by the end of that evening I was deeply shaken. But more lasting and more unsettling than this has been the feeling of loss without his friendship. It was a sudden ending but it was also an ending that lasted for me well beyond that evening. I have worried since then at what kind of friend I am to my friends, and why a friendship can suddenly self-destruct while others can so unexpectedly bloom.

My friend and I were used to going to dinner together, though it had become an increasingly tricky matter for us. We had been seeing each other more infrequently, and our conversations had been tending towards repetition. I still enjoyed his passion for talk, his willingness to be puzzled by life’s events, our comically growing list of minor ailments as we entered our sixties, and the old stories he fell back on — usually stories of his minor triumphs, such as the time his car burst into fire, was declared a write-off by insurance, and ended in an auction house where he bought it back with part of the insurance payout and only minor repairs to be made. There were stories of his time as a barman in one of Melbourne’s roughest pubs. I suppose in a lot of long-lasting friendships it is these repeated stories of the past that can fill the present so richly.

Nevertheless, both his opinions and mine seemed to have become too predictable. Even his desire to come up with the most unpredictable viewpoint on any problem was a routine I expected from him. Each of us knew the weaknesses in the other’s thinking, and we had learned not to go too far with some topics, which were of course the most interesting and important ones.

He knew how politically correct I could be, and shrewdly enough he had no time for my self-righteousness, the predictability of my views on gender, race and climate. I understood this. He knew too that his fiercely independent thinking was often just the usual rant against greenies or lefties. Something had begun to fail in our friendship, but I could not properly perceive this or speak of it.

We were a contrasting pair. He was a big man with an aggressive edge to his gregarious nature, while I was lean, short and physically slight next to him, a much more reserved person altogether. I liked his size because big men have been protective figures in my life. At times when I felt threatened I would ask him to come with me to a meeting or a transaction, and just stand next to me in his big way. During one long period of trouble with our neighbours he would visit when the tension was high to show his formidable presence and his solidarity with us.

I was always reading and knew how to talk books, while he was too restless to read much. He knew how to sing, bursting into song occasionally when we were together. He had been unable to work professionally since a breakdown that was both physical and mental. By contrast, I was working steadily, never quite as free with my time as he was.

Nearly two years before our last dinner together his wife had suddenly left him. As it turned out, she had been planning her departure for some time, but when she went he was taken by surprise. I saw a more confused and fragile side of him during those months when we would meet and talk through how he was dealing with their counselling sessions, and then how the negotiations were proceeding over belongings and finally the family house. He was learning to live alone for the first time since he had been a young man, and was exploring what it might be like to seek out new relationships.

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A safe haven

We had met when I was a first-year university student boarding at my grandmother’s home in an inner Melbourne suburb. I was studying for a Bachelor of Arts, staying up through the nights, discovering literature, music, history, cask wine, dope, girls and ideas.

He lived in a flat a few doors away in a street behind my grandmother’s place, and I remember it was the local parish youth group, or the remnants of one, that used to meet in his flat. In my friend’s flat we would lie around the floor, half a dozen of us, drinking, flirting, arguing about religion or politics until the night was strung out in our heads, tight and thin and vibrating with possibilities. I loved that sudden intimate and intellectually rich contact with people my own age.

My friend and I started up a coffee lounge in an old disused shopfront as a meeting place for youth who would otherwise be on the street. I was the one who became immersed in the chaotic life of the place as students, musicians, misfits, hopeful poets and petty criminals floated through the shop, while my friend kept his eye on the broader picture that involved real estate agents, local councils, supplies of coffee, income and expenditure.

Perhaps the experience helped delay my own adulthood, allowing me time to try out a bohemian, communal alternative lifestyle that was so important to some of us in the early 1970s. My friend, though, was soon married. It was as if he had been living a parallel life outside our friendship, outside the youth group, coffee shop, jug band, drugs and misadventures of our project.

This did not break us up, and in fact after his marriage he became another kind of friend. I was at times struggling to find some steady sense of myself. Sometimes in those years I would not be able to talk or even be near others, and I remember once when I felt like this I went to my newly married friend’s home, and asked if I could lie on the floor in the corner of their lounge room for a few days until I felt better.

They indulged me. I felt it was this haven that saved me then, giving me the time to recoup and giving me a sense that there was somewhere I could go where the world was safe and neutral.

In time, and more bumpily and uncertainly than my friend, I was with a partner raising a family. He was often involved in our children’s birthdays, other celebrations, our house-moving, and just dropping in on family meals. It worked for us. I remember him lifting our cast iron wood-burning stove into its place in our first renovated Brunswick cottage. He lived in a more sprawling home near bushland on the edge of Melbourne, so one of my pleasures became the long cycling trips out to see him.

My partner and I were embraced by a local community thanks to the childcare centre, kinders, schools and sport. Lasting friendships (for us and for our children) grew in the tentative, open-ended, slightly blindly feeling way of friendships. Through this decade and a half though, the particular friendship with my songful friend held, perhaps to the surprise of both of us.

‘Tolerating much, for the sake of best intentions’

In his thoroughly likeable 1993 book on friendship , the political scientist Graham Little wrote under the bright light of writings by Aristotle and Freud, that the purest kind of friendship “welcomes the different ways people are alive to life and tolerates much in a friend for the sake of best intentions”.

Here perhaps is the closest I have seen to a definition of friendship at its best: a stance imbued with sympathy, interest and excitement directed at another despite all that otherwise shows we are flawed and dangerous creatures.

On that evening, the evening of the last time we went out to dinner together, I did push my friend towards one of the topics we usually avoided. I had been wanting him to acknowledge and even apologise for his behaviour towards some young women he had spoken to, I thought, lewdly and insultingly nearly a year before in my home at a party. The women and those of us who had witnessed his behaviour felt continuing tension over his refusal to discuss the fact that he had wanted to speak so insultingly to them and then had done it in our home in front of us. For me, there was some element of betrayal, not only in the way he had behaved but in his continued refusal to discuss what had happened.

The women were drunk, he said, just as he had said the last time I tried to talk to him about this. They were wearing almost nothing, he said, and what he’d said to them was no more than they were expecting. My friend and I were sitting in a popular Thai restaurant on Sydney Road: metal chairs, plastic tables, concrete floor. It was noisy, packed with students, young couples and groups out for a cheap and tasty meal. A waitress had put menus, water and beer on our table while she waited for us to decide on our meals. Wanting to push finally past this impasse, I pointed out to him that the women had not insulted him, he had insulted them.

If that’s the way you want it, he replied, and placed his hands on each side of the table, hurling it into the air and walking out of the restaurant as table, bottles, glasses, water and beer came clattering and smashing down around me. The whole restaurant fell silent. I could not move for some time. The waitress began mopping up the floor around me. Someone called out, “Hey, are you all right?”

This was the last time I saw or heard from him. For many months, I thought of him every day, then slowly I thought of him less often, until now I can think of him more or less at will, and not find myself ashamed of the way I went for him in a conversation where I should have been perhaps more alive to whatever was troubling him.

Improvised, tentative

For some years after this, I felt I had to learn how to be myself without him. I have read articles and essays since then about how pitiful men can be at friendship. We are apparently too competitive, we base our friendships on common activities, which means we can avoid talking openly about our feelings and thoughts. I don’t know about this “male deficit model”, as some sociologists call it, but I do know that the loss of this friendship took with it a big part of my shared personal history at that time. It dented my confidence in ever having properly known this man or understood our friendship — or in knowing how secure any friendship might be.

I was drawn to read and re-read Michel de Montaigne’s gentle and strangely extreme essay on friendship where he was so certain that he knew with perfection what his friend would think and say and value. He wrote of his friend, Etienne de Boëtie, “Not only did I know his mind as well as I knew my own but I would have entrusted myself to him with greater assurance than to myself.”

Against this perfection of understanding between friends, there is George Eliot’s odd excursion into science fiction in her 1859 novel, The Lifted Veil . Her narrator, Latimer, finds he can perceive perfectly clearly the thoughts of all the people around him. He becomes disgusted and deeply disturbed by the petty self-interest he apparently discovers within everyone.

After 40 years of shared history, there was not the disgust Eliot writes of, nor Montaigne’s perfect union of mind and trust between me and my burly friend, but there was, I had thought, a foundation of knowledge whereby we took each other’s differences into ourselves, as well as our common histories of the cafe we had run, and as it happened our common serving of time in semi-monastic seminaries before we’d met — differences and similarities that had given us, I thought, ways of being in sympathy with each other while allowing for each other.

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Montaigne’s dearest friend, Etienne, had died, and his essay was as much about the meaning of this loss as about friendship. His big idea was loyalty, and I think I understand that, though not in the absolute way Montaigne wrote of it.

Loyalty is only real if it is constantly renewed. I worry that I have not worked enough at some friendships that have come into my life, but have let them happen more passively than the women I know who spend such time, and such complicated time, exploring and testing friendships. The sudden disappearance of my friend left me with an awareness of how patched-together, how improvised, clumsy and tentative even the most secure-seeming friendship can be.

When the philosopher and brilliant essayist, Simone Weil wrote shortly before she died in 1943,

I may lose, at any moment, through the play of circumstances over which I have no control, anything whatsoever that I possess, including things that are so intimately mine that I consider them as myself. There is nothing that I might not lose. It could happen at any moment ….

she seemed to be touching on the difficult truth that we run on luck and hope and chance much of the time. Why haven’t I worked harder at friendships, when I know that they provide the real meaning in my life?

Some years ago, when I was told by a medical specialist that I had a 30% chance of having cancer, as I waited for the results of a biopsy, I remember that in response to these dismal odds I had no desire to go back to work, no desire to even read — all I wanted to do was spend time with friends.

Inner worlds laid waste

To know what it is we care about, this is a gift. It should be straightforward to know this and keep it present in our lives, but it can prove to be difficult. Being the reader that I am, I have always turned to literature and fiction for answers or insights into those questions that seem to need answering.

I realised some time after the ending of my friendship that I had been reading novels dealing with friendship, and was not even sure how consciously I had chosen them.

For instance, I read The Book of Strange New Things by Michel Faber, a novel about a Christian preacher, Peter Leigh, sent to convert aliens in a galaxy ludicrously far from earth on a planet with an equally unlikely atmosphere benign to its human colonisers.

It is a novel about whether Leigh can be any kind of adequate friend to his wife left behind on Earth, and whether his new feelings for these aliens amounts to friendship. Though my suspension of disbelief was precarious, I found myself caring about these characters and their relationships, even the grotesquely shapeless aliens. Partly I cared about them because the book read like an essay testing ideas of friendship and loyalty that were important and urgent to the writer.

I also read at that time Haruki Murakami’s novel, Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage , a book that came with a little game of coloured cards and stickers, and I found that I cared about Tsukuru Tazaki too, for I felt all along that Murakami’s character was a thin and endearing disguise for himself (what a beautiful word that is, “en-dearing”).

The novel centred on lost friendships. I heard a tone in its voice that was the oddly flat, persistent, vulnerable and sincere searching of a man for connection with others. If Murakami’s novel has a proposition it wishes to test it would be that we only know ourselves in what images of ourselves we receive back from our friends. Without our friends we become invisible, lost.

In both those novels, the friendships are crashing to pieces in slow motion in front of the reader’s helpless eyes. I wanted to shake those characters, tell them to stop and think about what they were doing, but at the same time I saw in them mirrors of myself and my experiences.

I read John Berger too , on the way a human looks across an abyss of incomprehension when looking at another animal. Though language seems to connect us, it might be that language also distracts us from the actual abyss of ignorance and fear between all of us as we look, across, at each other. In his book on the savage mind , Lévi-Strauss quotes a study of Canadian Carrier Indians living on the Bulkley River who were able to cross that abyss between species, believing they knew what animals did and what their needs were because their men had been married to the salmon, the beaver and the bear.

I have read essays by Robin Dunbar on the evolutionary limits to our circles of intimacy , where he suggests that for most of us there needs to be three or maybe five truly close friends. These are the ones we lean towards with tenderness and open ourselves to with endless curiosity — those in whom we seek only the good.

My partner can name quickly four friends who qualify for her as part of this necessary circle. I find I can name two (and she is one of them), then a constellation of individual friends whose closeness to me I can’t easily measure. It is this constellation that sustains me.

Recently I was away from home for three months. After two weeks away I wrote a list in the back of my diary of the friends I was missing. A little more than a dozen of these were the friends, men and women, with whom I need contact, and with whom conversations are always open-ended, surprising, intellectually stimulating, sometimes intimate, and often fun. With each of them I explore a slightly different but always essential version of myself. Graham Little wrote that “ideal soulmates are friends who are fully aware that each has himself as his main life project”.

To live this takes some effort of imagination, and with my friend at dinner that night I might in myself have been refusing to make this effort.

There are also, it occurs to me, the friends who came as couples, with whom my partner and I share time as couples. This is itself another manifestation of friendship, one that crosses over into community, tribe and family — and no less precious than the individual intimacy of a personal friendship. For reasons I can’t properly fathom, the importance of this kind of time with coupled friends has deepened as I have grown through the decades of my fifties and sixties.

Perhaps it is that the dance of conversation and ideas is so much more complex and pleasurable when there are four or more contributing. It could be too that I am absolved from the responsibility of really working at these friendships in the way one must when there are two of us. Or it might be the pang and stimulus of the knowledge that opportunities to be together are brutally diminishing as we grow older.

But to lose an individual friend from one’s closest circle is to have large tracts of one’s inner world laid waste for a time. My feelings over the end of this particular friendship were a kind of grief mixed with bewilderment.

It was not that the friendship was necessary to my existence, but that perhaps through habit and sympathy it had become a fixed part of my identity. Robin Dunbar would say that by stepping away from this friendship I had made room for someone else to slip in to my circle of most intimate friends, but isn’t it the point of such close friends that they are in some important sense irreplaceable? This is the source of much of our distress when such friendships end.

Still learning

When I told people about what had happened in the restaurant that night, they would say, reasonably, “Why don’t you patch things up and resume your friendship?”

As I imagined how a conversation might go if I did meet my friend again, I came to understand that I had been a provocation to him. I had ceased to be the friend he needed, wanted or imagined.

What he did was dramatic. He might have called it merely dramatic. I felt it as threatening. Though I cannot help but think I provoked him. And if we had “patched” a friendship back together, on whose terms would this have been conducted? Would it always be that I would have to agree not to press him on questions that might lead him to throw over some table between us again?

Or worse, would I have to witness his apology, forgive him myself, and put him on his best behaviour for the rest of our friendship?

Neither of those outcomes would have patched much together. I had been hurting too over what I saw as his lack of willingness or interest to understand the situation from my point of view. And so it went inside me as the table and the water and the beer and the glasses came crashing down around me. I had been, in a way, married to my friend, even if he was a salmon or a bear — a creature across an abyss from me. Perhaps this was the only way out of that marriage. Perhaps he had been preparing for (moving towards?) this moment more consciously than I had been.

The ending of this friendship, it is clear, left me looking for its story. It was as if all along there must have been a narrative with a trajectory carrying us in this direction. A story is of course a way of testing whether an experience can take on a shape. Murakami’s and Faber’s novels are not themselves full-blown stories, for there is almost no plot, no shape, to their stumbling episodic structures, and oddly enough in both books the self-doubting lovers might or might not find that close communion with another somewhere well beyond the last page of each novel.

These novels cohere round a series of questions rather than events: what do we know and what can we know about others, what is the nature of the distance that separates one person from another, how provisional is it to know someone anyway, and what does it mean to care about someone, even someone who is a character in a novel?

When an Indian says he is married to a salmon, this can be no stranger than me saying I spent a couple of weeks on a humid planet in another galaxy with an astronaut who is a Christian preacher and an inept husband, or I spent last night in Tokyo with an engineer who builds railway stations and believes himself to be colourless, though at least two women have told him he is full of colour. But do I go to this story-making as a way of keeping my experiences less personal and more cerebral?

When I got home that night eight years ago, I sat at my kitchen table, shaking, hugging myself, talking to my grown-up children about what happened. It was the talking that helped — a narrative taking shape.

Dunbar, like me, like all of us, worries at the question of what makes life so richly present to us, and why friendships seem to be at the core of this meaningfulness. He has been surveying Americans with questions about friendship for several decades, and he concludes that for many of us the small circle of intimate friendships we experience is reducing.

We are apparently lucky now, on average, if there are two people in our lives we can approach with tenderness and curiosity, with that assumption that time will not matter as we talk in a low, murmuring, hive-warm way to a close friend.

My friend cannot be replaced, and it might be that we did not in the end imagine each other fully enough or accurately enough as we approached that last encounter. I don’t know precisely what our failure was. The shock of what happened and the shock of the friendship ending has over the time since that dinner become a part of my history in which I remember feeling grief but am no longer caught in confused anger or guilt over it. The story of it might not have ended but it has subsided.

Perhaps in all friendships we are not only, at our best, agreeing to encountering the unique and endlessly absorbing presence of another person, but unknown to us we’re learning something about how to approach the next friendship in our lives. There is something comically inept and endearing about the possibility that one might still be learning how to be a friend right up to the end of life.

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• Begin by selecting the right topic. It should be focused and creative so that you can earn a high mark. Think about what friendship means to you and write down your thoughts. Reflect on your relationship with your best friend and see if you can write an essay that incorporates these themes. If these steps didn’t help – don’t worry! Fortunately, there are many web resources that can help you choose. Browse samples of friendship essays online to see if there are any topics that interest you.
• Create a title that reflects your focus. Paper titles are important because they grasp the reader’s attention and make them want to read further. However, many people find it challenging to name their work, so you can search for friendship essay titles online if you need to.
• Once you get the first two steps right, you can start developing the structure of your essay. An outline is a great tool because it presents your ideas in a clear and concise manner and ensures that there are no gaps or irrelevant points. The most basic essay outline has three components: introduction, body, and conclusion. Type these out and move to the next step. Compose an introduction. Your introduction should include a hook, some background information, and a thesis. A friendship essay hook is the first sentence in the introduction, where you draw the reader’s attention. For instance, if you are creating an essay on value of friendship, include a brief description of a situation where your friends helped you or something else that comes to mind. A hook should make the reader want to read the rest of the essay. After the hook, include some background information on your chosen theme and write down a thesis. A thesis statement is the final sentence of the first paragraph that consists of your main argument.
• Write well-structured body paragraphs. Each body paragraph should start with one key point, which is then developed through examples, references to resources, or other content. Make sure that each of the key points relates to your thesis. It might be useful to write out all of your key points first before you write the main body of the paper. This will help you to see if any of them are irrelevant or need to be swapped to establish a logical sequence. If you are composing an essay on the importance of friendship, each point should show how a good friend can make life better and more enjoyable. End each paragraph with a concluding sentence that links it to the next part of the paper.
• Finally, compose a conclusion. A friendship essay conclusion should tie together all your points and show how they support your thesis. For this purpose, you should restate your thesis statement at the beginning of the final paragraph. This will offer your reader a nice, well-balanced closure, leaving a good impression of your work.

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Essay on Friendship: Samples in 100, 200, 300 Words

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Friendship is a lovely connection that thrives on pure love and care, free from demands. It’s recognized through respect, support, open communication, shared joys, empathy, and unwavering presence. True friends cherish and express this bond in countless meaningful ways. Mentioned below are the essay on friendship that you can write in your school assignments to express gratitude towards them.

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• 1 Friendship Sample Essay in 100 Words
• 2 Friendship Sample Essay in 200 words
• 3 Friendship Sample Essay in 300 Words

Friendship Sample Essay in 100 Words

Everybody needs friends in their life because friends with friendship fill that gap of proper understanding that at some point even our family fails to meet. Whenever challenges come up in life, this friendship becomes a path to overcome those challenges and boosts us toward progress. In the dark and bleak world of reality, friendship fills vibrant and vivid colours of life, enthusiasm, and motivation. Every occasion becomes extra happy when celebrated with that special circle of friends. Every moment spent and lived with your friends, be it sad or happy, dull or motivating, shapes us into who we are. It also helps us see the good in life. 

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Friendship Sample Essay in 200 words

Friendship is something exceptional. Whenever life gets rough, one thing that we can always rely on is our friendship. We know that we have our friends to support us through the tough times in life. Not only that, friendship is such a deep-rooted emotion that even when we don’t share what we are feeling at the same moment, just by looking at our faces, our friends can figure out that something is bothering us. And they, just by having a thoughtful talk with us, have the strength to make all the bothering go away in a snap. Such is the power of friendship. It’s more than meets the eye. However, there are times when we have those life tests that make us reach our limits and test us through thick and thin. 

Everything in life isn’t always smooth and happy, there are phases when even friends get into a fight with each other, but when they come out of that situation with their friendship still intact, then that bonding reaches new heights of strength.

If you have deep friendships with people, always be grateful to god for that, because not every bond of friendship lasts forever. Those people who have friends who last a lifetime are truly blessed because friendship truly is beautiful.

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Friendship Sample Essay in 300 Words

In this vast world, there are innumerable people we meet every day, yet we still meet people who are there with us for a lifetime. The term for those people is “Friends” and the emotion that sustains them is “friendship”. The word friendship may have a particular number of alphabets, but the meaning it conveys cannot be measured in numbers. The word “friendship” is more than meets the eye. The depth it holds in terms of emotions, bonding, trust, understanding, support, communication, and much more is unparalleled. At every phase of our lives, we come across people and don’t even realize the bonds that get forged with time. These bonds are filled with the spirit and essence of trust, honesty, support, etc. hence becoming the pillars of friendship. 

In every person’s life, friendship plays different roles but one thing that every person can agree on without a doubt is that friendship sustains you. Now, there are basically 2 types of friends, first ones are those who are good friends while the other ones are best friends. The best friends are the ones that we share a special bond of affection and love with. They make our lives much richer and easier

In true friendship, there is no place for judgment. True friends can share anything they are feeling without the fear of being judged by the other. To put it simply, we can say that true friendship gives us a reason to become even stronger in life.

Friendship makes us stronger in all aspects. No matter how much we fight our friends, we always come back to them. This is what teaches us the virtue of understanding and being patient. Without an iota of doubt, we can conclude that there is nothing out there that is nearly as beautiful, and as strong as friendship. Lucky are those who have this blessing in their life. Forever cherish it. 

True friendship is one where there is mutual respect, good communication, honesty, and trust. When you know that no matter what, you can rely on your friend and that friend has got your back in every situation. 

The full form of “FRIEND” is” Few Relations In Earth Never Die”.

The word “friendship” is more than meets the eye. The depth it holds in terms of emotions, bonding, trust, understanding, support, communication, and much more is unparalleled. At every phase of our lives, we come across people and don’t even realize the bonds that get forged with time. The power of friendship is such that it can turn a dull day in any person’s life into a really happy one. Every moment spent and lived with your friends, be it sad or happy, dull or motivating, shapes us into who we are. If you have deep friendships with people, always be grateful to god for that, because not every bond of friendship lasts forever. Those people who have friends who last a lifetime are truly blessed because friendship truly is beautiful. 

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Friendship is a divine relationship, which is defined by neither blood nor any other similarity. Who is in this world does not have a friend?

A friend, with whom you just love to spend your time, can share your joys and sorrows. Most importantly you need not fake yourself and just be what you are. That is what friendship is all about. It is one of the most beautiful of the relations in the world. Students of today need to understand the values of friendship and therefore we have composed different long essays for students as well as short essays.

Audience: The below given essays are exclusively written for school students (Class 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 Standard).

Introduction:

Friendship is considered as one of the treasures that anyone can possess. God has given us the liberty to choose friends because they are for our lifetime. It is quite normal for our parents and siblings to love us because they are our own blood but a friend is someone who is initially a stranger and then takes his/her place above all the other relations. Friendship is nothing but pure love without any expectations.

Role of a Friend:

True friends share and support each other even during the toughest of times. A true friend is one who feels happy for our success, who feel sad for our failures, fight with us for silly things and hugs us the next second, gets angry on us when we do any mistakes. Friendship is all about having true friends who can understand us without the need for us to speak.

Conclusion:

Friendship is very essential for a happy life. Even a two-minute chat with a friend will make us forget our worries. That is the strength of friendship.

Friendship is a divine relationship, which is defined by neither blood nor any other similarity. Friends are those you can choose for yourself in spite of the difference you both have from each other. A good friend in need will do wonders in your life, whenever you are in need of self-realization, upbringing your confidence and more.

Friendship serves you best not only in your happiest moments but also when you feel low in emotions. A life without a good friend is not at all complete and an emptiness will be felt all the time you think of sharing your emotion that can’t be told to anyone else.

Honesty and Patience in Friendship:

To maintain and keep going with a good deep friendship, honesty is the most important factor. You should choose a person who can be cent percent honest with you in all perspective like emotions, decision making, etc. Trustworthy friendship will help you to take better decisions and choose a better path for your future well-being.

Tolerance and patience with each other are another important characteristics of long-lasting friendship. Accepting the differences, friends should be able to be with each other in all situations. As a friend, the person should lead the other to success by being a motivation and criticize the person if they choose the wrong path.

Friendship will give you sweet and happy memories that can be cherished for a lifetime and if you succeed in maintaining that precious relation, then you are the luckiest person in this world. Love and care for each other will cherish the relationship and helps the person to appreciate each thing done without any fail.

Of all the different relations which we indulge in, friendship is considered to be the purest of them all. Friendship is the true confluence of souls with like minded attitude that aids in seamless conversation and the best of times. It is believed that a person who doesn’t have any friend lives one of the toughest lives.

The Desire to Belong:

Each one of us have been so programmed that we need a companion even if it’s not romantic, someone just to tag along. There are several definitions of friendship and it is upon you as to how you believe your relation to be. Friendship can happen when you are simply sharing a bowl of food with a person day after day. It can be expressed in the way you silently care for someone even when they may not be aware of your existence.

The Little Moments that Matter:

It is giving up the little things you love dearly for the sake of someone you cherish a great deal. Friendship often refers to the little moments of senseless laugh you two share when the rest of the world starts to look bleak. It is to know what your friend needs and being there for them even when the rest of the world has turned their back towards them.

Friendship is the kind of relation which sometimes even exceeds the realms of love because it is all about giving without even once bothering to sense what you shall get back. Every time spent is special because when you are with friends, you don’t feel the blues!

The Bottom-Line:

Of course the definition of friendship is going to vary a great deal from one person to another. But, remember one thing, when you are friends with someone, be prepared to put your heart on the line for their happiness because friendship often manifests into love, even if it is not romantic, it always is true!

Friendship is the most valuable as well as precious gifts of life. Friendship is one of the most valued relationship. People who have good friends enjoy the most in their live. True friendship is based on loyalty & support. A good friend is a person who will stand with you when times are tough. A friend is someone special on whom you can rely on to celebrate a special moment. Friendship is like a life asset and it can lead us to success. It all depends on our choice how we choose our friends.

The quality of friendship is essential for happiness. The benefits of healthy friendship remains long-life. In addition, having a strong friend circle also improves our self-confidence. Due to the strong relationship, we get much emotional support during our bad times. True friendship is a feeling of love & care.

Real friendship cannot be built within limited boundaries like caste or creed. It gives us a feeling that someone really needs us & we are not alone. This is true that man cannot live alone. True friends are needed in every stage of life to survive. A true friend can be an old person or a child. But it is generally believed that we make friend with people who are of the same age as ours. Same age group can give you the freedom to share anything.

The selection of a true friend is also a challenging task. We have to carefully make our friend selection. Friends might come & go. They will make you laugh & cry. Wrong selection can create various problems for you. In the modern world, many youngsters become a social nuisance. The reason behind it is wrong & bad friendships.

But if we successfully choose the right person as a friend then our life becomes easier. It doesn’t matter who you are, what type of clothes you wear. The most important thing is trust because the relation of friendship stands on the pillars of trust.

Friendship is a relation which can make or break us in every stage of life. But in other words, friendship is an asset which is really precious. Obviously, it is also not so easy to maintain friendships. It demands your time as well as efforts. Last but not the least, it is hard to find true friendship but once you succeed in this task you will have a wonderful time. In exchange for that a friend will only need your valuable time and trust.

The idea of friendship is either heartwarming or gives cold feet depending on individuals and the types of friendships. In the current world, friendships have had different definitions based on the morality and civilization of the society. Ideally, friendship is defined as the state of mutual trust between individuals or parties. Trust is an important component of friendship because it determines the reliability and longevity of the friendship. Trust is built through honest communications between the individuals and interested parties.

Once trust has been established, mutual understanding and support being to form the resulting in a friendship. This friendship can be broken through lack of trust. Trust can be breached through deceit and/ or some people, it differs with the frequencies. There are people who will break friendships after only one episode of dishonesty whereas some people give second chances and even more chances. Friendship types determine the longevity and the causes of breakups. The importance of friendship in the lives of individuals is the reason why friendships are formed in the first place.

Types of Friendships:

According to Aristotle’s Nichomachean ethics, there are three types of friendships. The friendships are based on three factors i.e. utility, pleasure and goodness. The first type of friendship is based on utility and has been described as a friendship whereby both parties gain from each other.

This type of friendship is dependent on the benefits and that is what keeps the friendship going. This type of friendships do not last long because it dissolves as soon as the benefits are outsourced or when other sources are found outside the friendship. The friendship was invented for trade purposes because when two people with opposite things that depend on each other re put together, trade is maximized.

The second type of friendship is based on pleasure. This is described as friendship in which two individuals are drawn to each other based on desires of pleasure and is characterized by passionate feelings and feelings of belonging. This type of friendship can ether last long or is short-lived depending on the presence of the attraction between the two parties.

The third type of friendship is based on goodness. In this friendship, the goodness of people draw them to each other and they usually have the same virtues. The friendship involves loving each other and expecting goodness. It takes long to develop this kind of friendship but it usually lasts longest and is actually the best kind of friendship to be in. the importance of such a friendship is the social support and love.

In conclusion, friendships are important in the lives of individuals. Trust builds and sustains friendships. The different types of friendships are important because they provide benefits and social support. Friendships provide a feeling of belonging and dependence. The durability of friendships is dependent on the basis of its formation and the intention during the formation. Friendships that last long are not based on materialistic gain, instead, they are based on pure emotion.

Friendship is an emotion of care, mutual trust, and fondness among two persons. A friend might be a work-mate, buddy, fellow student or any individual with whom we feel an attachment.

In friendship, people have a mutual exchange of sentiments and faith too. Usually, the friendship nurtures more amongst those people who belong to a similar age as they possess the same passions, interests, sentiments, and opinions. During the school days, kids who belong to the similar age group have a common dream about their future and this makes them all of them get closer in friendship.

In the same way, employees working in business organizations also make friends as they are working together for attaining the organizational objectives. It does not matter that to which age group you belong, friendship can happen at any time of your life.

Benefits of Friendship:

Sometimes friendship is essential in our life. Below are a few benefits of friendship.

1. It’s impossible to live your life alone always but friendship fills that gap quickly with the friend’s company.

2. You can easily pass the rigidities of life with the friendship as in your distress period your friends are always there to help you.

3. Friendship teaches you how to remain happy in life.

4. In case of any confusion or problem, your friendship will always benefit you with good opinions.

True and Dishonest Friendship:

True friendship is very rare in today’s times. There are so many persons who support only those people who are in power so that they can fulfil their selfish motives below the name of friendship. They stay with friends till the time their selfish requirements are achieved. Dishonest friends leave people as soon as their power gets vanished. You can find these types of self-seeking friends all around the world who are quite hurtful than enemies.

Finding a true friendship is very difficult. A true friend helps the other friend who is in need. It does not matter to him that his friend is right or wrong but he will always support his friend at the time of his difficulty.

Carefulness in the Selection of Friendship:

You must be very careful while choosing friends. You should nurture your friendship with that person who does not leave you in your bad times easily. Once you get emotionally attached to the wrong person you cannot finish your friendship so soon. True friendship continues till the time of your last breaths and does not change with the passing time.

Friendship with a bad person also affects your own thoughts and habits. Therefore, a bad person should not be chosen in any type of circumstances. We must do friendship with full attention and carefulness.

Best Qualities of Good Friendship:

Good friendship provides people an enormous love to each other.

The below are the important qualities of good friendship:

1. Good friendship is always faithful, honest, and truthful.

2. People pay attention and take note of others thoughts in good friendship.

3. Persons quickly forget and let off the mistakes of the other friend. In fact, they accept their friend in the way they are actually.

4. You are not judged on the basis of your success, money or power in it.

5. Friends do not feel shy to provide us with valuable opinions for our welfare.

6. People always share their joyful times with their good friends and also stay ready to help their friends in the time of need.

7. True friends also support others in their professional as well as personal life. They encourage their friends in the area of their interest.

Friendship is established over the sacrifice, love, faith, and concern of mutual benefit. True Friendship is a support and a blessing for everybody. All those males and females who have true and genuine friends are very lucky really.

Friendship can simply be defined as a form of mutual relationship or understanding between two people or more who interact and are attached to one another in a manner that is friendly. A friendship is a serious relationship of devotion between two or more people where people involved have a true and sincere feeling of affection, care and love towards each other devoid of any misunderstanding and without demands.

Primarily friendship happens between people that have the same sentiments, feelings and tastes. It is believed that there is no limit or criteria for friendship. All of the different creed, religion, caste, position, sex and age do not matter when it comes to friendship even though friendships can sometimes be damaged by economic disparity and other forms of differentiation. From all of these, it can be concluded that real and true friendship is very possible between people that have a uniform status and are like-minded.

A lot of friends we have in the world today only remain together in times of prosperity and absence of problems but only the faithful, sincere and true friends remain all through the troubles, times of hardships and our bad times. We only discover who our bad and good friends are in the times where we don’t have things going our way.

Most people want to be friends with people with money and we can’t really know if our friends are true when we have money and do not need their help, we only discover our true friends when we need their help in terms of money or any other form of support. A lot of friendships have been jeopardised because of money and the absence or presence of it.

Sometimes, we might face difficulty or crises in our friendships because of self-respect and ego. Friendships can be affected by us or others and we need to try to strike a balance in our friendships. For our friendship to prosper and be true, we need satisfaction, proper understanding and a trustworthy nature. As true friends, we should never exploit our friends but instead do our utmost best to motivate and support them in doing and attaining the very best things in life.

The true meaning of friendship is sometimes lost because of encounters with fake friends who have used and exploited us for their own personal benefits. People like this tend to end the friendship once they get what they want or stab their supposed friends in the back just to get what they think is best for them. Friendship is a very good thing that can help meet our need for companionship and other emotional needs.

In the world we live in today, it is extremely difficult to come across good and loyal friends and this daunting task isn’t made any easier by the lie and deceit of a lot of people in this generation. So, when one finds a very good and loyal important, it is like finding gold and one should do everything to keep friends like that.

The pursuit of true friendship Is not limited to humans, we can as well find good friends in animals; for example, it is a popular belief that dogs make the best friends. It is very important to have good friends as they help us in times and situations where we are down and facing difficulties. Our true friends always do their best to save us when we are in danger and also provide us with timely and good advice. True friends are priceless assets in our lives, they share our pains and sorrow, help provide relief to us in terrible situations and do their best to make us happy.

Friends can both be the good or the bad types. Good friends help push us on the right path in life while on the other hand, bad friends don’t care about us but only care about themselves and can lead us into the wrong path; because of this, we have to be absolutely careful when choosing our friends in this life.

Bad friends can ruin our lives completely so we have to be weary of them and do our best to avoid bag friends totally. We need friends in our life that will be there for us at every point in time and will share all of our feeling with us, both the good and bad. We need friends we can talk to anytime we are feeling lonely, friends that will make us laugh and smile anytime we are feeling sad.

What is friendship? It is the purest form of relationship between two individual with no hidden agenda. As per the dictionary, it is the mutual affection between people. But, is it just a mutual affection? Not always, as in the case of best friends, it is far beyond that. Great friends share each other’s feelings or notions which bring a feeling of prosperity and mental fulfillment.

A friend is a person whom one can know deeply, as and trust for eternity. Rather than having some likeness in the idea of two people associated with the friendship, they have some extraordinary qualities yet they want to be with each other without changing their uniqueness. By and large, friends spur each other without censuring, however at times great friends scrutinize do affect you in a positive manner.

Importance of Friendship:

It is very important to have a friend in life. Each friend is vital and their significance in known to us when certain circumstances emerge which must be supported by our friends. One can never feel lonely in this world on the off chance that he or she is embraced by true friends. Then again, depression wins in the lives of the individuals who don’t have friends regardless of billions of individuals present on the planet. Friends are particularly vital amid times of emergency and hardships. On the off chance that you wind up experiencing a hard time, having a friend to help you through can make the change simpler.

Having friends you can depend on can help your confidence. Then again, an absence of friends can make you feel lonely and without help, which makes you powerless for different issues, for example, sadness and drug abuse. Having no less than one individual you can depend on will formulate your confidence.

Choosing Your Friends Wisely:

Not all friends can instill the positivity in your life. There can be negative effects as well. It is very important to choose your friends with utmost wisdom. Picking the right friend is somewhat troublesome task however it is extremely important. In the event that for instance a couple of our dear friends are engaged with negative behaviour patterns, for example, smoking, drinking and taking drugs, at some point or another we will be attracted to their bad habits as well. This is the reason behind why it is appropriate to settle on an appropriate decision with regards to making friends.

Genuine friendship is truly a gift delighted in by a couple. The individuals who have it ought to express gratitude toward God for having genuine pearls in their lives and the individuals who don’t have a couple of good friends ought to always take a stab at better approaches to anchor great friends. No organization is superior to having a friend close by in the midst of need. You will stay cheerful in your one-room flat on the off chance that you are surrounded by your friends; then again, you can’t discover satisfaction even in your estate in the event that you are far away from others.

Types of Friends:

There is variety everywhere, so why not in friends. We can see different types of friends during our journey of life. For instance, your best friend at school is someone with whom you just get along the most. That friend, especially in the case of girls, may just get annoyed even if you talk to another of your friend more than her. Such is the childish nature of such friendships that at times it is difficult for others to identify whether you are best friends or competitors.

Then there is another category of your siblings. No matter how much you deny, but your siblings or your elder brother and sisters are those friends of yours who stay on with you for your entire life. You have a different set of friendship with them as you find yourself fighting with them most of the times. However, in times of need, you shall see that they are first ones standing behind you, supporting you.

There is another category of friends called professional friends. You come across such friends only when you grow up and choose a profession for yourself. These friends are usually from the same organisation and prove to be helpful during your settling years. Some of them tend to stay on with you even when you change companies.

Friendship Examples from History:

History has always taught us a lot. Examples of true friendship are not far behind. We have some famous example from history which makes us realise the true value of friendship. The topmost of them are the Krishna and Sudama friendship. We all must have read or heard as to how after becoming a king when Krishna met Sudama, his childhood friend, he treated him with honour even though Sudama was a poor person. It teaches us the friendship need not be between equals. It has to be between likeminded people. Next example is of Karna and Duryodhana, again from the Mahabharat era.

Despite knowing the fact that the Pandavas were his brothers, Karna went on to fight alongside Duryodhan as he is his best friend and even laid down his life for him. What more example of true friendship can one find? Again from the same era, Krishna and Arjun are also referred to as the best of the friends. Bhagavad Gita is an example of how a true friend can guide you towards positivity in life and make you follow the path of Dharma. Similarly, there are numerous examples from history which teach us the values of true friendship and the need to nourish such for own good.

Whether you accept or deny it, a friend plays an important role in your life. In fact, it is very important to have a friend. However, at the same time, it is extremely important to choose the friends wisely as they are the ones who can build you or destroy you. Nonetheless, a friend’s company is something which one enjoys all through life and friends should be treated as the best treasure a man can have.

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Essays About Best Friends: 5 Essay Examples and 7 Prompts

If you’re writing an essay and want to put your best friend in the spotlight, check out these essay examples on essays about best friends. 

Best friends are those with whom we have formed a deep and unique bond. What makes them remarkably special is that we chose them unlike with family. For this, some even consider their best friends to be extensions of themselves. 

We all trust our best friends wholeheartedly; that’s why they are the best people to confide in. And many of the lasting memories in our lives are those that we create with them. These memories could be filled with waves of boisterous laughter or even the most piercing pain when your friendship is tested.

Read on and find essay examples and prompts that could motivate you to write about best friends.

5 Essay Examples

1. how friendships change in adulthood by julie beck, 2. diamonds are not this girl’s best friend by courtney carver, 3. how to tell your best friend you’re in love with them – by those who have taken the plunge by sirin kale, 4. my best friend died: a real-life guide to coping by gabrielle applebury, 5. is it normal to not have a best friend by viktor sander, 7 helpful writing prompts on essays about best friends, 1. describe your best friend, 2. hanging out with your best friend , 3. long distance friendship, 4. cutting off toxic best friends, 5. falling in love with your best friend, 6. famous literary friendships, 7. a dog is a man’s best friend.

“Hanging out with a set of lifelong best friends can be annoying, because the years of inside jokes and references often make their communication unintelligible to outsiders. But this sort of shared language is part of what makes friendships last.”

The above essay delves into the evolution of friendship throughout the different stages of our lives, from childhood and teen years to family life and retirement. While we have all deferred a meetup with friends several times to attend to family and work, many people still treat their friendship as stable and continuous, even in long lapses in communication. 

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“My best friend is a magical, rooftop sunrise. My best friend is the ocean. My best friend is a hike in the mountains. My best friend is a peaceful afternoon. My best friend is a really good book. My best friend is laughter. My best friend is seeing the world. My best friend is time with people I love.”

This essay takes on a broader definition of a “best friend,” deriving from Marilyn Monroe’s famous quote: “Diamond are a girl’s best friend.” From having excessive material wants for every occasion, the author realizes that the greatest “friends” in life are not material things but the simple joys that nature and love can bring.

“It was supposed to go the way things do in the movies. Nora would tell her best friend that she loved him, he would feel the same way and then they would kiss – preferably in the rain. So when the 30-year-old arts manager declared her love for her best friend when they were still teenagers, she expected a happy ending.”

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The essay by Srirn Kale treats its readers to compelling stories of best friends ending up in marriage and those parting ways because of unrequited love. But, before taking the bold step of declaring your love for your best friend, a relationship guru advises lovers first to read the signs that signal any reciprocity of these deep feelings. 

“Losing a best friend may be one of the most difficult and heartbreaking experiences you have in your lifetime. If you aren’t sure how to process that your best friend died, know that there are many healthy options when it comes to coping with this type of loss.”

Coping with losing a best friend could lead to depression or even suicidal thoughts, especially if your best friend means the world to you. Some coping tips include journaling your grieving process to understand your emotions and confusion better and doing things that can relive your best friend’s memories. 

“If you are happy with the friends you currently have, there’s no need to try making a best friend for the sake of it. You might have friends but no best friend; that’s perfectly OK. It’s not necessary to have a BFF.” 

Not everyone has a best friend. Some would find this fact hard to believe, but a YouGov survey has shown that 1 in 5 of the US population claims to have no close friends. The essay, therefore, explores the reasons for this friendlessness and gives tips on building a bond with potential best friends, starting with your existing circle of acquaintances.

Check out our top writing prompts to help you celebrate and write about best friends.

Begin this essay by describing what your best friend looks like and what traits you like most about them. Then, given these qualities, would you consider your best friend a role model? Your essay can also answer how similar you and your best friend are and what things you both agree on. But if you have more differences than similarities, write how you deal with them or put them aside.

In this essay, describe your favorite ways to hang out with your best friend. What do you like doing together? Describe what a day spent with your best friend looks like and which part you like most about your dates. If your conversations draw your mutual admiration for each other, then talk about what topics make you talk for hours on end and their perspectives on things that you find fascinating.

Do different time zones make friends grow apart? Or does distance make the heart grow fonder? First, interview two to three people whose best friends moved to a different country or city. Next, learn how frequently they communicate with each other. Finally, compile these stories and make a smooth transition to each one such that the structure highlights the challenges of long-distance friendships and how each set of friends gets by. 

Discarding best friends is a hard decision. But it is also brave if you feel they are dragging you down. For this prompt, you can pose a list of questions readers can ask themselves to grasp the situation better. For example, is your friend doing you more harm than good? Have you set boundaries that they find hard to respect? Then, explain how reflecting on each question can help one determine when it is time to cut some ties loose.

Falling in love with your best friend can only end in two scenarios: a happy ever after or an end of a beautiful relationship. Expanding on our essay prompt above, list down more tips to know when it is best to confront your best friend about your feelings or work hard to quash your emotions for the continuity of the relationship.

Pick out best friends from novels that formed friendships that touched you the most. They could be Harry, Ron, Hermoine of Harry Potter, Frodo, Sam of the Lord Of The Rings, or even Sherlock and Watson From The Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes. First, describe what it is in their friendship that you find most riveting. Then, narrate events that served as the biggest tests to their friendships and how they conquered these challenges. 

What about dogs that some people find more lovable than others? Answer this in your essay by outlining the traits that make a dog the ideal best friend. For one, their loyalty makes us confident that they will not betray us. If you have a dog, write about the qualities that make your dog a reliable and fun companion. Then, narrate events when your dog proved to be your best friend. 

If you’re still stuck, check out our general resource of essay writing topics . 

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Essay on Friendship for Students and Children in 1000+ Words

In this article, you will read an essay on friendship for students and children. This includes benefits, importance, 10 lines on friendship.

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Introduction (Essay on Friendship)

Friends have a very great relationship bond. Lucky are the people who have faithful friends.

The friendship between two persons results from immense love, care, and affection for each other. It is a devoted relationship between them. Friendship usually occurs between two people who share similar interests and feelings.

You make several friends throughout your life, but only a few friends will stay with you forever. Those are your loyal friends who still are connected with you through your thick and thin.

Friendship is one of the most beautiful parts of life which you can present to someone.

Benefits of friendship

Friendship is essential for the physical and mental wellbeing of a person. Trust, honesty, and faithfulness are the pillars of friendship. A genuine friend is a person upon whom you can always count on during the times of your adversity.

They always stand by you whenever something wrong happens with you; they are always there for you. Friends are your soul mates who always cheer for you, give you wonderful suggestions, listen to your problems, and mainly never talk behind your back.

A genuine friendship never stands in the corner envious of your achievements and accomplishments; rather, he cheers with you for your success. You can share all your flaws and secrets with this person, and he will keep it to himself. 

The loyalty of a good friend is beyond imagination, as trust fullness is a significant factor in friendship. An excellent friend results from all the good deeds that we have done in our life.

They are always there for you and with you of need. They make you smile, make you forget your sorrow, and lift you when you are down.

True Friendship

People are acquainted with many people throughout their life. However, only the closest ones become their friends.

You may have maintained a large friend circle during your school and college life, but you know the fact that you can only count on a few people to share your true friendship with.

Naturally, there are two types of friends that we make, the first one is good friends, and the other is true friends, which we also call as best friends.

Best friends are the ones who have a special bond of love, care, and affection for each other. Having true friends makes our lives much more meaningful, beautiful, easier, and full of happiness.

True friendship stands on the base of the relationship, which is free from any kind of judgments. In a true friendship, a person can entirely be themselves without fear of being judged, or anyone being around.

This is a part of friendship, which makes you feel loved and accepted. True friendship offers a kind of freedom that everyone longs for.

True friendship is what gives us hope, reason, and strength to be strong in life. Having a loving family is the greatest blessing that we have received. To be fully known about how the world functions, friendship is also very important.

True friendship is also necessary to be completely happy. Some people in the world don’t even have families but have friends who are not less than any family. 

Importance of Friendship

Friendship is a crucial part of life, as it is the only friendship that teaches us some great deals about life.

We learn many things and life lessons from friendship, which we may not be able to find anywhere else. The best part is when you learn to love someone who is not in your family. You learn how to be yourself when you are around your friends.

True friendship never leaves alone during bad times. They do teach us how to understand people better and trust others. Friends always motivate you, guide you, and cheer for you. They will guide you to take the right path in life and save you from making any mistake.

Similarly, friendship also teaches a lot about loyalty. Friends help us become trustworthy and also get loyalty in return. A loyal friend is really a fantastic blessing that we have received.

Friendship strengthens us. It tests us in hard times and helps us grow. For instance, we usually fight with our friends, and after that, we come back together after setting aside our differences. This is what makes us strong and develops our relationship and also teaches us patience.

Best friends help us overcome the difficulties and bad times of life. They always try to save us from any kind of danger of misfortune in our life. They offer us timely advice.

True friends are one of the best assets that we gain in our life; they share our sorrow; they soothe our pain; they celebrate our success and make us feel happy .

10 Lines on Friendship

• Friendship is a mutual bond between individuals who share the same mindset, thoughts, and affection for each other.
• They are someone with whom you do share your thoughts, moods, and even your secrets, which you may not be able to share with others.
• Friendship deepens with time and converts into a healthy relationship.
• In friendship, each person tries to make the life of the other better by bringing some positive change in it. Staunch friends always show the righteous path.
• The prime characteristic of true friendship is a sense of sacrifice.
• A genuine friend is always ready to sacrifice in order to make the life of his friend better.
• Friendship provides care and support during hard times.
• ‘A friend in need is a friend indeed’ or being rightly said as it signifies the essence of genuine friendship.
• There is always a figure of respect and a sense of undertaking in true friendship.
• Friendship is an unbreakable bond between individuals, which heightens our happiness , lightens our sorrows, and brightens our lives.

True friendship can be formed between two people or more, or between a man and an animal. Best friends help us during our sufferings and our bad times of life.

Genuine friends always offer us their valuable time and also give us timely advice on what’s wrong and right, which helps in protecting us from our dangers.

A good friend is one of the hard things to seek in life. That is why we should appreciate and value this divine relationship. People need friends to live happily; indeed, friends are a blessing for everybody.

Friends are one of the best assets of our life, and we should be grateful to have them. A true friend is our most precious possession. Hope you liked this essay on friendship.

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Friends Forever

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Essay title: Friends Forever

Losing someone who cannot be replaced by anyone else is harder than losing millions of dollars. I have been deeply affected by my experiences learning to overcome all of the emotional disturbances, finding that there are things that cannot be forgotten, and gaining knowledge about the uniqueness of the friendship. When my best friend told me that he had lung cancer, my life changed completely. I knew was going to lose him, but I didn't know it would be so hard to overcome the feelings that he left me with.

We were friends, not just regular friends, but we were best friends, which explains everything. We would do everything together, such as play soccer, play piano and guitar, walk on the street and act crazy, run away from home and hide somewhere, ditch school and throw a party on Monday. We had the best time together, but unfortunately life took all that from me. Sometimes

Essay on My Best Friend for Students and Children

500+ words essay on my best friend.

Friendship is one of the greatest blessings that not everyone is lucky enough to have. We meet a lot of people in the journey of life but there are only a few who leave a mark on us. My best friend is one such person who has been able to make a positive impact on my life. We have been a part of each other’s lives for the longest time and our friendship is still developing. She has been with me through all the thicks and thins. Most importantly, I feel extremely fortunate to have someone as a best friend in my life. In this essay on my best friend, I will tell you about how we became friends and about her best qualities.

Our Friendship

Our friendship started when my best friend came in as a new admission to our class. Both of us were hesitant to talk to each other at first, but gradually we developed a bond. I remember the first time my best friend tried to talk to me; I rolled my eyes because I thought there was no use and we wouldn’t hit it off. However, to my surprise, we became best friends by the end of the session year.

We learned so many things about each other and found out that our taste in music and fashion was so similar. Since then, there was no stopping us. We spent all our time together and our friendship became the talk of the class. We used to help each other out in studies and visited each other’s homes as well. We made sure to have lunch together on Sundays. We also used to watch movies and cartoons together.

On our summer break, we even went to summer camp together and made a lot of memories. Once during the summer holidays, she also accompanied me to my maternal grandparents’ home. We had a fabulous time there. Moreover, we even invented our own handshake which only both of us knew. Through this bond, I learned that family doesn’t end with blood because my best friend was no less than my family. Friendship is one relationship that you choose, unlike all other relationships.

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Qualities of My Best Friend

I feel one of the main reasons why I formed such a bond with my best friend was because of the qualities she possesses. Her courage always inspired me to raise my voice against injustice as she always stood up to her bullies. She is also one of the smartest minds in class who doesn’t only excel academically but also in life. I have never seen a dancer as good as my best friend, the accolades she has won are proof of her talent.

Above all, I feel the quality that appeals to me the most is her compassion . Whether it’s towards humans or animals, she always keeps the same approach. For instance, there was an injured stray dog that was wailing in pain, my best friend did not only get him treated but she also adopted him.

Similarly, she saw a poor old woman on the streets one day and she only had money for her lunch. My best friend did not hesitate once before giving all of it to the poor lady. That incident made me respect her even more and inspired me to help the underprivileged more often.

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In short, the bond I share with my best friend is one of my most prized possessions. Both of us inspire each other to become better humans. We push each other to do our best and we are always there in need. A best friend is indeed a precious gem and I am fortunate to have found that gem of my life.

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Q.1 Why is it important to have a best friend?

A.1 It is important for everyone to have a best friend as they are our well-wishers with whom one can share everything. In other words, it gets tough to share things with your parents or siblings, but with a best friend, we never hesitate. Additionally, they always support us and boost our confidence.

Q.2 What are the essential qualities of a best friend?

A.2 A best friend should be understanding. One must be able to share anything with them without the fear of being judged. They should be supportive and encouraging of one another. Subsequently, one must always look out for their best friends in times of need.

Q.3. Should you consider all your friends on various Social media as true friends?

A.3  You may have a number of friends on Social media, but they cannot be considered as true friends. Most of them are mere acquaintances. People with whom you talk only occasionally because they are in the same school, college, colony or workplace, but there is no bond of a true friend are acquaintances. A true friend is a person to whom you would go during your hard time seeking help. However, some acquaintances may become friends as time passes by. Thus, we can say that all friends on Social media are not your true friends.

Q.4. Can you have a negative influence on your life due to friends?

A.4  Friends greatly influence one’s life. It is always said that your company defines your character. Friends with good qualities have a positive influence on your life. They motivate you and guide you. Similarly, friends who have bad qualities can negatively influence your life.

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Friends Forever: Adapting Female Friendships in Pride and Prejudice

By Mackenzie A. Broderick

Northwestern University, Evanston, IL Mentor : Vivasvan Soni

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A pivotal episode of the 2013 web series The Lizzie Bennet Diaries ends with Charlotte storming out of the room, before a tearful Lizzie shuts off the webcam, after an argument about Charlotte’s decision to take a job with the odious Ricky Collins. The title of the episode—“Friends Forever”—as well as the acting, reinforce the series’ focus on female friendship, as Elizabeth and Charlotte’s estrangement becomes a parallel plot to the growing romantic relationships. This adaptation, created by Bernie Su, as well as the 2005 Pride & Prejudice film directed by Joe Wright, depict a version of female friendship that more closely resembles modern friendship ideals of equality and acceptance, than what Austen depicts. Two notable estrangements occur in Pride and Prejudice ; the one between Elizabeth and Charlotte, and between Elizabeth and Lydia. In the novel, these friendships are threatened by the choices the women make, as choice illustrates irrevocable differences in character. Many adaptations, however, emphasize feelings and emotions instead of judgement and respect. Female friendships become even more stereotypically feminine in these 21st century adaptations than this 19th century novel, as conflicts become not about clashing values, but hurt feelings and a lack of empathy.

Emphasizing female friendships at the expense of nuanced characterization subtly reinforces the image of Austen as a women’s writer, and lessens her complexity. Friendships between women pose many more problems in Austen’s novels than adaptations are willing to show, as this omission lessens her conflicting characterizations. After her death, her family sought to portray her as genteel and retiring, a woman first and a writer second (Duckworth 97). Modern adaptations support this idea of Austen as a women’s writer by rendering crises in relationships as purely emotional, instead of also involving questions of discernment and judgement. Although Austen is a woman, and her novels focus intently on women, it does not go to follow that she is uncritical of the female experience, even if the 2005 and 2013 adaptations ease this critical eye in order to depict friendship between women as purely emotional. Deborah Knuth writes that “one touchstone for true happiness in Jane Austen’s world [. . .] is close friendship with other women.” But true happiness is rarely found in the friendships of Pride and Prejudice , because friends are often unequal in terms of how they view the world and what they value, creating an unstable foundation for close relationships. Although Elizabeth desires female friendship, she is ultimately disappointed. Laura E. Thomason points out that while Austen’s heroines desire intimate female friends, these relationships are prone to break down due to inequality perpetuated by the hierarchies in Austen’s society (227). In Austen’s time, friendship was not a relationship as strictly defined as other social relationships; “Broadly conceived and extensively theorized in philosophical treatises and conduct books, friendship was understood to be both egalitarian and hierarchical, both utilitarian and frivolous, both morally improving and morally risky” (Thomason 228). However, the breakdown of the friendship between Elizabeth and Charlotte, as well as the relationship between Elizabeth and her sister Lydia, point to the dangers inherent to female intimacy. In the 18th century and into the Regency period, the ideal of friendship based on equality existed—“the element of choice was integral to friendship” (Thomason 228). At the same time, however, this ideal differed sharply from reality, and it is this disconnect that Austen explores in Pride and Prejudice , as Thomason rightfully points out how Austen’s novels support the idea that “both classical models and conventional rhetoric suggest that friends are and must be equals, but the moral necessity for one friend to correct another’s actions creates a hierarchy” (238). Two recent film and digital adaptations, however, offer only a depiction of female friendship that exists as an ideal. In these adaptations, Elizabeth fully reconciles with Charlotte, in the case of the YouTube series, Lydia. That these friendships endure causes the viewer not to question the faulty basis these relationships are based on—namely, inequality not of status or wealth, but values.

Elizabeth and Charlotte are presented as friends who are poorly matched in character, and their differences lead to a breach in their friendship that is never depicted the way the novel presents it. Adaptations like the 2005 film and 2012 web series make Charlotte more sympathetic by lessening Elizabeth harsh judgement, and thus blunting the critique done by the novel about failure in intimate relationships. In the beginning of Pride and Prejudice , the friendship between Elizabeth and Charlotte is unquestionable: “The eldest of [the Lucases], a sensible, intelligent young woman, about twenty-seven, was Elizabeth’s intimate friend” (Austen 15). The qualities of sensible and intelligent imply a relationship between intellectual equals, as Elizabeth has already been described by her father as possessing “‘something more of a quickness than her sisters’” (3); in status too, they are both genteel but not wealthy (15). The danger Thomason identifies that friendship poses by creating intimate relationships between unequal women is not immediately apparent between Elizabeth and Charlotte. It is only when their different natures, specifically their views on marriage, are revealed, that Austen hints at potential imbalances in their relationship. Charlotte’s declaration that “‘happiness in marriage is entirely a matter of chance’” (20) is met with laughter by Elizabeth—critically, Elizabeth reveals her lack of knowledge about her friend by declaring that Charlotte would never act on her beliefs (21). However, the difference between Charlotte’s pragmatism and Elizabeth’s strong feelings is well-documented in adaptations, and both the 2005 film and 2012 web series depict a version of this conversation.

What is left out of these adaptations, though, is how their differences contribute to the eventual demise of the friendship; it is Charlotte’s practical nature that guides her toward accepting Mr. Collins’ marriage proposal (127), or in the case of the web series, accepting his job offer (Ep. 42 “Friends Forever”). In the novel, Elizabeth’s views this acceptance as a failure of sense and judgement; “[Elizabeth] could not have supposed it possible that when called into action, [Charlotte] would have sacrificed every better feeling to worldly advantage. Charlotte the wife of Mr. Collins was a most humiliating picture!” (128). Austen does present the situation from Charlotte’s perspective as well, as she considers both her need to marry and dreads Elizabeth’s reaction (125). Elizabeth’s belief that “it was impossible for that friend to be tolerably happy in the lot she had chosen” (128) is treated in the 2005 film as an unjust condemnation, as the film gives Charlotte a speech; “Not all of us can afford to be romantic. I’ve been offered a comfortable home and protection [. . .] I’m twenty-seven years old. I’ve no money and no prospects. I’m already a burden to my parents, and I’m frightened. So don’t judge me, Lizzie” (Wright). This speech, and the vehemence with which actress Claudie Blakley delivers it, subtly shift the scenario, to present Elizabeth as unreasonable, and her subsequent trip to Hunsford becomes a way for her to atone for her initial harsh judgement. But the novel does not present Elizabeth as repentant; “[Elizabeth] looked with wonder at her friend that she could have so cheerful an air, with such a companion” (157). An important outcome of this marriage is that Elizabeth turns to Jane, and away from Charlotte; she visits Hunsford, but their friendship is forever sunk in her opinion; “Elizabeth felt persuaded that perhaps no real confidence could ever subsist between them again” (130). The 2005 film and the novel ultimately present two diametrically different views of this friendship; while in the film Elizabeth regrets her initial judgement, and resume her closeness with Charlotte, the novel represents their relationship as a failure. Elizabeth and Charlotte grow apart not necessarily because of the latter’s marriage to Collins, but because defects in character the marriage reveals.

The web series moves even farther from this characterization of Elizabeth, by having the estrangement with Charlotte become a central plot point. The series has Charlotte Lu, played by Julia Cho, as a central role, and her absence in Elizabeth’s life for many episodes causes a great deal more pain than in the novel (Ep. 51 “Together Again”). Their reconciliation is meant to represent growth in Elizabeth’s character, as she becomes less judgmental, and more understanding; “‘She’s my best friend, I should have known she was unhappy’” (Ep. 43 “I Miss Charlotte”). Both adaptations emphasize the importance of female friendships, as maintaining a close relationship between Elizabeth and Charlotte becomes more important than examining why Elizabeth rejects her friendship. Although this change seems to satisfy a desire to see stronger female relationships in Austen, complexity is sacrificed for the sake of an intact friendship. Elizabeth apologizing to Charlotte lessens the impact of Charlotte’s choice, and the subsequent scrutiny it receives; lost is the fact that Elizabeth judges Charlotte harshly because she is in nearly the same situation as a woman with few prospects, and acts very differently. However stringent Elizabeth is, her rejection of Darcy illustrates her commitment of her beliefs and values about marriage based on respect—and it is precisely these qualities that Charlotte does not share. These adaptations render friendship between women as something based solely on emotions, as injured feelings become the basis of arguments, and not the symptoms of deeper fissures. This emphasis on feelings reinforces a simplification of the female characters; it is not Elizabeth judgement and intelligence that is offended, but her feelings. She and Charlotte view the world in fundamentally different ways, and the novel asks if two women whose actions and beliefs bring them farther apart, should remain friends.

Female relationships breakdown in Pride and Prejudice not only between friends, but family, specifically between Elizabeth and Lydia. Although the two of them are not as close as Elizabeth and Charlotte—indeed, they can hardly be considered friends—the fact that they are sisters gives their relationship intimacy. It is interesting to note that, while Elizabeth and Charlotte are better friends, Elizabeth and Lydia are much more similar, at least in temperament; the assessment the narrator gives of Lydia—“She had high animal spirits, and a sort of natural self-consequence” (44)—mirrors the Bingley sisters’ critique of Elizabeth—“‘She really looked almost wild [. . .] It seems to me to show an abominable sort of conceited independence’” (33-34). This similarity is further underscored by their shared interest in Wickham—their values are totally different, and it is impossible to imagine Elizabeth eloping, but their shared liveliness at times pushes the boundaries of acceptable female behavior. How they become estranged, then, is important not only in terms of the plot of the novel, but for illustrating how their individual characters determine their fates. Lydia’s elopement and subsequent estrangement are aspects of the novel that have not translated well to modern audiences. The 2005 film does not give Lydia a lot of screen time, and remains relatively faithful to the novel. But the web series takes a departure that not only changes the action of the novel, but alters Elizabeth and Lydia’s characters by avoiding critiquing Lydia’s choices. Again, the web series emphasizes the relationship between Elizabeth and Lydia, and is unwilling to judge Lydia for becoming involved with Wickham; it seems to be more than a modern sensibility that causes this change, it is desire to make Lydia into a different character.

The web series develops Lydia’s character far beyond her characterization in the novel, but in doing so alters the meaning of Lydia and Elizabeth’s relationship. In the series, Lydia, played by Mary Kate Wiles, is featured almost as much as Jane, and eventually she is given her own spin-off YouTube series (Ep. 1 “Boredom”). It is a clever storytelling device, one that allows her to chronicle her growing relationship with Wickham, but also one based on a premise that makes her relationship with her sister a focal point of the story. In the web series, Lydia is frustrated with Elizabeth, as she feels she is judgmental, and so decides to make her own videos (Ep. 74 “How to Hold a Grudge”). As with Charlotte, Lydia is depicted as sympathetic, while Elizabeth must eventually reconcile with her; furthermore, the situation Lydia becomes involved in is not by her own choice. In a scenario suitable for the digital age, Wickham records a sex tape of him and Lydia, and threatens to release it (Ep. 84 “Ugh”), and this causes Elizabeth and her sister to repair their relationship; “‘I don’t know how the help, Lydia. What can I do? [. . .] You don’t deserve this’” (Ep. 87 “An Understanding”). While this change is an intriguing adaptation for the 21st century, it sacrifices complexity to restore harmony between the female characters. Although salvaging these relationships is supposed to represent growth in Elizabeth’s character, they are only part of her emotional development, and not her moral one. The disdain Elizabeth has for Lydia in the novel—“Elizabeth was disgusted [. . .] Lydia was Lydia still; untamed, unabashed, wild, noisy, and fearless” (310)—does strike modern audiences as harsh, but it is perhaps the only way we are able to now comprehend the extent of Lydia’s folly, and her selfishness. The novel certainly judges an attitude like Collins’, as he coldly writes that “‘the death of your daughter would have been a blessing in comparison’” (292). But Lydia’s lack of awareness about the magnitude of her actions speak to not simply her character, but a dissolution of the social fabric. Austen creates a world in which characters’ actions reveal their values, and these actions have consequences that affect others. The focus on forgiveness and reconciliation in these modern adaptations reflects a modern sensibility, where people deserve a second chance, and the idea of relative morality. But for Austen, certain things are not relative; choices have a greater resonance in the novel than in these adaptations, because we see how certain choices irrevocably alter lives.

This desire to soften Austen lessens her social critique, as the novel contains reservations about female friendship that are not reflected in these adaptations, even though they should be to complicate the characters involved. Austen shows how character, sometimes despite strong feelings, can push people apart. The extent to which Elizabeth judges her friend Charlotte and sister Lydia makes the modern reader uncomfortable, perhaps, but is an essential aspect of her character, and the high standards to which she holds other people. Rendering these relationships less complicated does no service to the novel or its characters. Austen creates female characters that are more than creatures of emotion; they have complicated value systems and ideals, and their minds are as active as their hearts. Adaptations that only focus on the latter, and create friendships that rely on only an emotional bond, instead of respect and integrity, render women as ultimately less complex. Austen does a service to female friendships by exploring and critiquing the ways in which it can fall apart.

Works Cited

• Austen, Jane. Pride and Prejudice . World Publications Group, 2013.
• Duckworth Jr., William C. “Misreading Jane Austen: Henry James, Women Writers, and the Friendly Narrator.” Persuasions 21 (1999): 96-105.
• Knuth, Deborah. “Sisterhood and Friendship in Pride and Prejudice : Need Happiness Be ‘Entirely a Matter of Chance’?” Persuasions 11 (1989): 99-109.
• Su, Bernie, dir. The Lizzie Bennet Diaries. 2013.
• Thomason, Laura E. “The Dilemma of Friendship in Austen’s Emma .” The Eighteenth Century Vol. 56, No. 2 (2015): 227 -241.
• Wright, Joe, dir. Pride & Prejudice . Focus Features, 2005.

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The Importance of Friendship

Friendships are a crucial part of living a fulfilling life..

Posted July 26, 2021 | Reviewed by Ekua Hagan

• Friendship makes life more enjoyable and enriches one's everyday experiences.
• Finding friends can be challenging but can be often achieved by approaching others with mutual interests.
• The first criteria one should look for in a partner is someone who is ultimately a good friend to them.

As we move through life, we find that there are many things out of our control. We can’t choose our parents, our genetics , or control the things that happen in the world around us. One thing that we can control is who our friends are, and this decision can either make our lives so much richer and beautiful, or more stressful and disappointing. Today we’ll focus on how to choose friends who enrich our lives and make them more beautiful.

Why friends are so important

Having solid friendships is important for two main reasons. First, they make life more enjoyable. We get to share the beautiful aspects of life with people who we love, which can enrich our everyday experiences. Second, our friends help us through the difficult times. Having friends to support us through hard times can make unimaginably difficult situations seem more tolerable.

The most beautiful part about pouring our time and energy into friendships is that not only do friends help enrich our lives, but we enrich theirs too! Friendships get us through the tough times in life, make things more fun and enjoyable, and all-around make our lives better. I urge you to take stock of your friendships and ask yourself if your current friends people build you up and support you, or is the friendship more one-sided?

As we explore friendships today, these are also inclusive of our partners. I believe that the foundation for any healthy relationship is friendship. So it’s important to group our romantic partners into this conversation too.

So, where do we find friends? This might sound silly, but finding friends can be challenging! When I first moved to California for my Ph.D., I didn’t have any friends out here. There were quite a few people in my program that I enjoyed spending time with. But, towards the end of school, they became very busy and were no longer able to dedicate time to hang out anymore. Thankfully, through the help of a very good therapist, I learned that it was important to enjoy life instead of striving for excellence all of the time. As a result, I learned how important it was to carve out time in my life for friends.

Unfortunately, the people I had dedicated time to thus far were achievement-oriented and were pouring their time into work and not our friendships. This forced me to seek out other ways to form connections with people. I ended up finding a local hiking group with the hopes of meeting people with similar interests. During one of these hikes, I met Jim, one of my best friends to this day.

We became instant friends. We have continued to support each other over the years, and even more importantly, we always make time for one another. We both view the friendship as one that makes each other’s lives better, therefore it’s always worth the time and energy. The backbone of any successful friendship is one where both sides put in equal effort and support.

Both Jim and I were forced to put in more effort when he moved across the country to the East Coast. Because we already had such a strong foundation, this didn’t impact our friendship. We talk all of the time and see each other several times a year. We make the relationship a priority no matter what coast each other is on. Like anything in life that is valuable to us, we must work at it and put time and effort into it.

When it's time to move on from a friendship

The second part of the friendship discussion can be a difficult one — reassessing your current friendships and potentially moving on from friends who don’t add value to your life.

Two of my best friends from high school went down different paths from me. We still keep in contact, but I don’t spend too much time with them anymore. The supporting, loving part of our relationship wasn’t there anymore, so it was no longer worth putting energy into maintaining a friendship that had changed so much.

This may be a story you can relate to. What I hope you take away from this post is this — friendships take energy, time, and commitment. And if you’re putting your time and energy into someone who isn’t enriching your life and giving you the support you need, it may be time to reevaluate that friendship.

If you find yourself in the market for friends (who isn’t?) I recommend you find groups or activities that you genuinely enjoy. This way you’ll have the opportunity to connect with people who have similar interests. And once you’re there, take a risk! Talk to people, exchange contact information, and follow up with them. It may feel scary at first, but the reward outweighs the momentary uncomfortable feeling you may have.

Friendship and dating

In many ways, the most important friendship in our lives is the one we have with our romantic partners. The first criteria we should look for in this partner is someone who is ultimately a good friend to us, meaning that they are kind, positive, loving, and supportive. If we’re dating someone and they’re a jerk, it’s probably safe to assume that they’re not a good friend. To avoid this, I recommend seeking out someone who is a good friend first, i.e. before the romance and sexual stuff gets in the way.

When there are bumps in a friendship or a romantic relationship , it’s important to work through those tough times. The tricky part is that it will take two people to fix that issue. We can only control our actions and hold ourselves accountable, but we cannot control our friend or our partner's reaction. In addition to our own actions, we have control over the friends or partners that we choose in the first place. If we prioritize choosing good people who we can trust will work through issues with us, then we can work through anything.

Friendships are a crucial part of living a fulfilling life. It’s so important that we surround ourselves with people who we have fun with, who support us, and people who make us better. You may already have beautiful friendships in your life, but if you’re still in the market for friends, it’s never too late to cultivate new relationships that will make your life even more magnificent.

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A best friend is a special and unforgettable person in our lives and will stay longer than other common friends. We share most of the things, conversations, and important talks and support them anytime in our lives.

In this topic, we are discussing the best friend and the memories that we all spent with our friends and best friends. 

We have covered an essay pattern in various paragraphs of around 100 words, 200 words, 300 words, and 500 words, respectively, that helps many of the children or students of class 2 to 12th to understand the short and descriptive essay pattern of the best friend.

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My Best Friend Essay 100 Words

I always thank God that he sent Rahul into my life as my best friend, and I also wish that everyone has a friend like Rahul. Rahul and I met on the first day of school after the summer vacation when we were studying in the 5th standard.

I also remember an incident when our class teacher asked him about his previous school and the place from where he came. He is a good speaker, and he gave an interesting answer to everyone in his introduction in class. 

He is good at studies and also a good athlete. He loves running and singing too, and his handwriting is also very neat and clean. I feel happy to become his friend, and he also loves my company, and we spend most of our time together.

My Best Friend Essay 200 Words

I have had a lot of friends since childhood, but Raghav is one of the kindest and most trustworthy friends for me. I must say that Rohan has been my best friend since childhood. He is a very good person and a true friend because he has a good manner that he never lies to anyone, and hates people who lie to him. He is a kind boy and also a sincere student. We both live in the same building, and our apartments are also in front of each other. 

My parents also met my friend in the school at the parents-teachers meeting, and they also like Raghav and his sincerity. We both have been in the same class from the 3rd standard until now. We are in the 10th standard now, and we both help each other in the preparation for Board exams, which will be held in the month of March. 

He always invites me to his house to play video games with him. Every Sunday, we both enjoy playing video games with popcorn and juice together. Sometimes, our school teachers also wonder about our true friendship and the strong bond between us. He has a set of badminton rackets and a shuttle, and we also play together in the evening near our building. We both love each other’s company.

My Best Friend Essay 300 Words

Everyone has at least a single friend who is more than just a friend to them. Getting a friend is common, but getting a true friend is very rare and a bit special. It is like a big achievement for people to get a trustworthy and lifelong best friend. I also had a best friend in my life too since childhood. His name is Ganaraj, and his mother is Telugu. We are neighbors too and also classmates. We always sit together in school and also spend most of the time together. 

He is a very talented person and always supports me in my studies. We both like mathematics, and also we love to solve maths numerical problems. I like to play games, and we both always play games together and participate in the sports that are held in school. Our favorite sport is Cricket, and we both are good all-rounders on our school cricket team. Our class teacher always suggests and supports us to play cricket even better and also helps in education to achieve success in life.

He is very valuable to me, and I always value his friendship as I value my parents. He is like my family, as a brother from another mother. Whenever I need his help and support, my best friend is there for me to hold me. We both live in the precious moment and create memories that will stay with me forever. Our friendship is a kind of beautiful relationship, and I hope any kind will never break these mistakes. Every Sunday, we go together to a playground near our locality, and we spend most of our time there. My parents also like Ganaraj to be my friend. Everyone is happy with our friendship and has a strong bond that never goes down in any situation.

My Best Friend Essay 500 Words

My best friend’s name is Siddhart Jadhav. We have been friends since class 7th A in Alfred Nobel High School. We both studied in the same school in childhood but not in the same class as our sections are different. Later that time, all the students from all the sections are sorted according to the previous academics’ percentages and grades and separated into four different sections. Due to this separation, I met Siddhart in the 7th A, and we became friends at that time. Later, time goes by, and our friendship bond becomes stronger, and we become best friends with each other and spend most of our time together in school, tuition, and extra classes. We also sit on the same bench in the classroom. 

Our likes and dislikes are also common, and we also love to dance and sing. In every annual gathering and other function that is held in our school, we both participate and give our best performances. We never wanted to win the competitions, our intention was to enjoy the gathering. Some of our school teachers don’t like our togetherness and friendship, but some of them loved and always blessed our strong bonded friendship to stay longer and longer. Siddharth and I always talked in the running classroom, and most of the time, our teacher also punished both of us by standing outside the classroom. We always tried to irritate the lecturer in the chemistry lectures by asking tons of doubts and questions. We eat tiffin boxes sitting on the last benches.

Apart from this naughtiness, Siddharth is very punctual, and he is never late for coming to school and attending classes. He always completes his homework at a given time and being with him, I also start studying very well and completing my homework on time. He keeps his books and copies very clean. His writing is very nice and encourages me to write cleanly and clearly for better understanding. My parents also compliment my friend that being with him, I also become responsible and a good student.

Siddharth and I are both excellent football players and athletes. When we both start playing the football game, the opponent team never wins. Our sports teacher always motivates us and tells us that we will become good football players one day. My parents also know Siddharth very much, and they like his pleasant behavior. Feel free when Siddharth and I stay together, whether for playing games, video games, study, or for going out to have fun with other classmates. Siddharth is my best friend, my first friend. He is the one who offers me help in my studies when I need it, supports me and always shows love to me, defends me, and stands by my side in any situation no matter what. 

In academics, my best friend, Siddharth, is chosen to be awarded the best student of the year in the 10th class. He is one of the brilliant students of our school and also won many of the competitions that were held in school. He is like a well-wisher, and I always enjoyed his company. He, too, feels secure and relieved by spending time with me as well. He is like a problem-solving friend to me. I never wanted to lose him in my life.

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Serena was forty, had never been married, and was lonelier than she’d ever been in her life.

And she knew why.

It was because she still hadn’t found her soul mate—if there was such a thing—and the fact that she had just learned three days ago that her so-called significant other, Tim, was sleeping with another woman. Which might not have been so surprising had Tim not been claiming for months—nearly a year, to be exact—that he loved her and that she was everything any man could want in a woman. Although now, as Serena thought back on their overall relationship, she couldn’t deny how obsessive and protective he had been when it came to his smartphone. He’d almost always kept it on silent, claiming that he didn’t want a single thing to interrupt the quality time they spent together, and he also rarely checked his phone in front of her for missed calls or text messages. Worse, there had been a few times when Serena had traveled to out-of-town speaking engagements, and she hadn’t been able to get in touch with him at all. But then, like clockwork, he would finally call her back the next morning, waking her up and apologizing for dropping off to sleep a lot earlier than usual or for not seeing that she had called him until at that very moment.

Serena had, of course, been suspicious, the same as she had been of every man she’d dated, but this time around, she had tried to be more trusting. She’d told herself that being paranoid, skeptical, and insecure wasn’t good, and that maybe Tim really did love her as much as he said he did. She had also decided that he didn’t seem like the kind of man who would be unfaithful, not with his regularly talking about his belief in God and the fact that he seemed to have a huge amount of respect for her and her decision to remain celibate.

Of course, this hadn’t always been Serena’s normal way of thinking, but then a couple of years ago, she had begun making her relationship with God a much bigger priority in her life. Then, after she and one of her best friends, Michelle, had attended this amazing Christian women’s conference, they’d both decided they would no longer have sex outside of marriage. They’d talked about it for two days, both by phone and in person, and what had truly sealed the deal for them was when the keynote speaker had said, “When you have sex with someone, you willingly give them a part of your soul that you can never get back. So why not wait for the one man who genuinely loves you and who wants to spend the rest of his life with you?”

But again, Serena had thought Tim was fine with her celibacy decision and that they were good. That is, until his other woman had obviously found out about Serena and had decided to record the audio of Tim and her having sex, and then had sent the file to Serena’s website email address. A t first, Serena had wondered how the woman had even known who she was. But it wasn’t as though Mitchell, Illinois, was some huge metropolitan city, and for all Serena knew, this other woman could have seen her and Tim out on one of their many dates. It also wasn’t as though most people in the city didn’t know who Serena was, what with her having a popular lifestyle blog and being a nationally known speaker.

Serena dropped down onto her navy blue leather sofa, leaned back into the corner of it, pulled her knees up close to her body, and rested her elbows against the tops of her thighs. She pulled her ponytail around and onto her left shoulder, and without warning, tears flowed down her high cheekbones. She was so unhappy, and the more she mentally replayed that raunchy, Xrated audio recording and tossed one awful thought through her mind after another, she wondered what was wrong with her and why after all these years of dating—one man after another—she hadn’t so much as been engaged before. In fact, no one had ever even asked for her hand in marriage—that is, unless you counted that time when one of her former high school classmates had seen her dining at a restaurant, and out of nowhere, declared how much he had secretly always loved her, how he had never stopped loving her, and that if she would have him, he would marry her anytime she wanted. Serena had been stunned, to say the least, and while she hadn’t wanted to hurt his feelings, all she’d been able to think about was how not only did she barely remember him, he also wasn’t her type. Not even close.

And the even bigger truth? She could tell he didn’t earn at least a six-figure salary.

But there was something else that had bothered her, too: the grayish-blue short-sleeved maintenance shirt he’d worn. Not to mention the fact that the name of the plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning company he worked for had been stitched on the upper left-hand side of it. His working attire had told Serena everything she’d needed to know, and since she had hired that very company in the past for some of her own heating issues, she’d known her former classmate wasn’t the owner of it.

And yes, she also knew that success and wealth didn’t mean everything, but she had decided a long time ago, back when she’d been a small girl, that once she became an adult, she would live a completely different kind of life in comparison to the horrible one she’d been forced to endure while growing up. If she could help it, she would totally forget about her penniless, project-housing upbringing. She would forget about the fact that she and her younger sister, Diane, had sometimes gone to bed starving…as well as about being forced to wear secondhand clothing, all of which the other children at school had ridiculed Serena about daily. Of course, this latter part hadn’t been something Diane could relate to because unlike Serena’s deadbeat father, whom Serena still had never met, Diane’s father had taken her school shopping at the start of every school year. He’d gifted her with some of the best clothing money could buy, and then he would give Diane even more clothing at Christmastime. And if that hadn’t already been enough, he also made sure to buy Diane a whole new summer wardrobe at the end of every school year.

But as much as Serena had tried with all her might, for years, to forget about her unfortunate and unfair childhood, she hadn’t. And as much as she hated to admit it, deep down, she still resented her sister for having a much better father than she’d had—a father who had loved and adored her, spent time with her one to two weekends every month, and who had willingly made his child support payments on time, without fail. Serena knew that her mother’s choice to date and sleep with Diane’s father—a much more responsible man than Serena’s father—wasn’t her sister’s fault, but what Serena hadn’t been able to deal with was the pathetic way Diane had always bragged about everything. From having the better father to receiving all the beautiful clothing to all the summer vacations her father took her on annually, Diane had bragged, bragged, and bragged some more, and Serena had never truly gotten over it or forgiven her sister.

So no, Serena couldn’t and wouldn’t settle for just any man, and if she could help it, she would, with no exceptions, marry the man of her dreams. A man who was well-educated and one who could financially bring to the table as much as she did. In particular, a man like Tim, who was chief financial officer for a large insurance company. And if God answered all Serena’s prayers, her future husband would ultimately be able to provide her with a whole lot more than that, and the beautiful son or daughter they would have would experience a much better childhood than she had—a son or daughter Serena would need to have very soon, because her biological clock was now ticking pretty loudly.

More than anything, though, Serena wanted to live the absolute best life she could, and she wanted to begin doing so, much sooner rather than later. Although, she couldn’t deny that whenever one of her three best friends, Michelle, Kenya, or Lynette, brought up the subject of marriage, she pretended that marriage couldn’t have been further from her mind. Why? Because she didn’t want any of them to know just how unhappy she was being single. Especially since Serena knew a good number of women who preferred being single and that many of them were happily living their lives to the fullest.

And there was another reason, too, why Serena didn’t let on to her friends about how much she wanted to be married: all three of them thought her standards were set way too high and that, on too many occasions, she had overlooked some of the kindest, caring, and most respectable men around. Men who had been very interested in Serena, yet Serena had still either turned them down the very moment they asked her out on a date Or if she did agree to date them, she would do so only one or two times and then basically—according to her friends—dump them as quickly as possible.

But the thing was, it was all because Serena knew what she wanted, and this was also the reason that she was willing to wait for as long as she had to—even if it meant spending another holiday all alone and in tears, the way she was doing now on Memorial Day. Her sister had invited her over to celebrate at her house, but to be honest, Serena didn’t feel like being around Diane and her boyfriend—two lovebirds who acted as though they were young teenagers who had just fallen in love for the very first time. Actually, Serena didn’t care to be around her sister on any day, let alone a holiday, but still, today it was mostly because of the whole lovebirds thing. Serena had also declined cookout invitations from Michelle, who was happily engaged, and Kenya, who was happily married. And the only reason she wasn’t getting together with Lynette, who was happily divorced, was because Lynette and her two teenage girls were away visiting Lynette’s parents in Mississippi.

The more she thought about it, though, it was so amazing how Serena, Lynette, Kenya, and Michelle had met at church when they were small children, became best friends, and remained best friends for more than three decades, yet they still led very different lives. But in many ways, they were also very much alike. For example, they had all turned forty this year— Serena and Michelle in January and Kenya and Lynette earlier this month; they all shared very similar Christian, family, and moral values; and with the exception of Lynette, who was a stayat-home mom, they all had great careers or owned their own businesses. But again, when it came to their relationship statuses, they couldn’t have been more different. Serena was single, Michelle was engaged, Kenya was married, and Lynette was divorced. Which just went to show that every human being had a very specific and preordained destiny. Still, being single at the age of forty was not the destiny Serena had been expecting or hoping for, and she prayed with everything in her that God had something much better planned for her future. Yes, He had blessed her with a wonderful college education and two degrees from Yale, as well as a wonderful purpose of writing and speaking, and she was grateful to Him for everything. But what she was also beginning to realize more and more was that success didn’t mean much of anything—that is, if you didn’t have someone to share it with.

Someone you loved.

Someone who loved you back.

Someone to take vows with.

Of course, it was true that Serena didn’t want just any man, but she also didn’t want to continue being alone. What she wanted was to be married. And while she knew there was no such thing as having a perfect marriage or a perfect relationship of any kind, she wanted to find the man who was perfect for her .

What she wanted was to get married and live as close to happily ever after as she could.

Chapter 2 Michelle

This was by far one of the best Memorial Days ever. The reason? Michelle was finally engaged, and in just over three short months, she and Dr. Christopher Blake III would become husband and wife. They would soon be joined by five hundred of their family members and friends, and they would be well on their way to creating a lifetime of wonderful memories. Needless to say, Michelle couldn’t be happier. Especially since God had blessed her with the opportunity to meet one of the best men she had ever known in her life. Yes, it didn’t hurt that he was one of the most knowledgeable cardiothoracic surgeons in the country, but more important, he was kind, loving, and compassionate, and he genuinely loved God. He also loved her, and he showed her just how much on a consistent basis. From flowers to chocolate-covered fruit to jewelry, he regularly showered her with gifts for no reason other than to let her know how special she was to him.

So yes, God had truly blessed her in more ways than she had even prayed for, and she was grateful. And while she, too, worked in the medical field, in her dream job as a geriatric nurse practitioner, that wasn’t how she and Chris had met. It had been her father, Larry, who had introduced them instead. Of course, in all honesty, Michelle shouldn’t have been surprised, what with her father’s and mother’s adamance toward Michelle meeting and marrying a man who came from a prominent family. So when Chris had hired on Michelle’s father to handle the entire negotiation process for the partnership offer he had received from his employer, Larry Jackson hadn’t hesitated mentioning his daughter to his new client. Then, as it had turned out, the more Larry had gotten to know Dr. Christopher Blake III, the more he had liked him and discovered that Christopher III was perfect for his only child. Lucinda, Michelle’s mom, who, like her husband, was a top attorney, had felt the same way, and the next thing Michelle had known, her parents had invited Chris over to their home for dinner. They’d also basically told Michelle what time she should be there, too.

This hadn’t been a surprise, though, because for years, Michelle’s parents had regularly tried playing matchmaker when it came to her love life, except none of the other men they’d set her up with in the past had been her type. They hadn’t as much as come close to choosing the right person for her, but she did have to admit that with Chris, they’d done exceptionally well, and she was grateful to them.

Michelle glanced over at her father, who was turning meat on the grill and laughing and talking with Chris and his dad, Christopher II. Then she walked closer to the patio table where her mom, Michelle’s future mother-in-law, Audrey—who had already become her mother-in-love—and Michelle’s Aunt Jill were sitting.

Michelle placed her hand at the top of her forehead, blocking out the bright, hot sunshine, and she was glad she’d gotten her hair cut in a super short but elegant hairstyle.

“Once Daddy finishes the last of the grilling, we should be good to go.”

“Well, I’m definitely ready,” Audrey said.

“I’m ready, too,” Aunt Jill agreed. “Usually when I cook a lot of food, I’m not hungry at all. You know, because of all the tasting that goes on. But I’m hungry today.”

All of the women laughed, and then Lucinda said, “I really appreciate all the work you put in for us, sis, because you know I’m certainly not the cook in our family.”

Aunt Jill chuckled again. “No, you’re definitely not, and you know I was glad to do it.”

Michelle smiled because for the first thirty years of her life, even though her parents had lived very well and resided in what most people would consider to be a mini-mansion, the three of them had celebrated nearly every single holiday at her Aunt Jill’s. Michelle had always been thrilled about it, though, because for one, Aunt Jill could cook absolutely anything, and two, while her house wasn’t all that spacious, she had a very special way of making everyone feel right at home. She was simply an amazing woman, and that was the reason that some of Michelle’s fondest memories included all the times they’d spent at her aunt’s home.

Now, though—at least for the past ten years, anyway, once Michelle’s parents had built and moved into their current home—Aunt Jill had begun spending the night with her sister and brother-in-law on the evening before any big holiday. That way, she could cook huge meals in their picturesque, custom-style gourmet kitchen. Aunt Jill loved everything about it, and she always seemed so happy when she was there in her element, doing her favorite thing, which was cooking for the family she loved. Especially since she didn’t have a husband or any children. Although, it wasn’t as if Michelle was complaining, because this was part of the reason that Michelle and her aunt were so close, and the reason Aunt Jill was more like a mother to her than an aunt.

Michelle saw her father removing more meat from the grill and placing it in a large tinfoil cooking pan. Then, Chris picked it up and headed across the multicolored rock-textured patio toward the house, and Michelle followed behind him so she could place the meat in the oven until the rest of it was done. But as soon as they walked inside and Michelle slid the patio door closed behind her, Chris set the pan of meat onto the granite-topped island and pulled her into his arms. “Have I told you how much I love you?”

Michelle crossed her arms behind his neck, smiling and admiring how handsome he was. “Not in the last few hours.”

“Well, I do. Baby, you’re my world, and I love you with all my heart. Now and always.”

“I love you, too, baby, and I thank God for you.”

“And I can’t wait to marry you. I can’t wait for you to become Mrs. Christopher Blake the Third.”

“Neither can I, and thankfully, we only have a little while to go.” Chris grinned at her.

“It’s actually twelve weeks, five days, and a few hours from now.”

“Wow, talk about detailed.”

“Well, when you’ve waited for as long as I have, you can’t help but count down to the big day. I mean, don’t get me wrong. I am totally on board with you wanting to honor God. But I’m still human and I still want…more than anything…to make love to you.”

“I want the same thing, sweetheart,” she admitted. “Believe me, I do.”

“And I’ll tell you something else. It hasn’t been easy. Not with me loving you as much as I do. I love you more than I ever thought I could love anyone, Michelle, and you mean everything to me.”

Tears filled Michelle’s eyes, and Chris kissed her with what seemed like more passion than he ever had, and she kissed him back with the same intensity. But when their kissing stirred up the kind of fiery feelings that made them both want to do so much more, Michelle pulled away.

And Chris sighed with frustration. “Like I said, this isn’t easy.”

“I know. But it’s like we just talked about, it won’t be long.” Chris shook his head and sighed all over again. “Well, right now, it feels like it’s going to be forever.”

For the next few minutes, Michelle and Chris laughed and chatted about the “wait,” the wedding, and their honeymoon in Jamaica. But soon after, Chris grabbed a bottle of water from the refrigerator and went back outside to see if Michelle’s father had finished grilling. Michelle stayed behind, double-checking to make sure she had pulled out enough dipping spoons from one of the utensil drawers for the side dishes, but it wasn’t long before she thought about something she’d tried her best to not think about ever again: the chance meeting she’d had just a few days ago with her first love, Steven Price.

She had run into him at a grocery store, and while it had been years since the two of them had seen each other, their meeting had felt as though they’d never spent much time apart at all. They had seemingly picked up where they’d left off, and then once they had said their goodbyes and headed down the paper products aisle in separate directions, Michelle had glanced at her watch and seen that more than thirty minutes had passed by without her realizing it. She and Steven had chatted for much longer than they should have, and while Michelle couldn’t help feeling guilty about it, she had told herself that there was nothing wrong with catching up with an old friend. That there was nothing inappropriate about conversing with someone she had simply run into by coincidence—even if it was the former love of her life.

She had told herself, for what seemed like a thousand times…that there was also nothing left between her and Steven. Nothing at all. But no matter how hard she tried believing her own conviction, there was something else she just couldn’t get over.

And it worried her.

In truth, it terrified her because there was no denying it. She and Steven still had noticeable chemistry between them. And not just a little bit of chemistry, either. No, the chemistry they shared was strong, comfortable, and familiar, and although Michelle had tried her best to push everything about Steven completely out of her mind, she found herself thinking about him multiple times every single day. And checking his Facebook profile and postings…every single day. She even thought about what could have been had her parents not interfered in her and Steven’s relationship. Had they not believed Steven’s high school education and fast-food management position weren’t good enough for their only daughter. Had they not threatened to disown her…if she married the man she loved with her entire being.

Sadly, Michelle thought about a lot of other things, too, but more than anything else, she thought about the loving, compassionate, caring man who had just hugged and kissed her and confessed his undying love for her. She thought about the love she had for him, too, and how blessed she was to be marrying him. Which was the reason that from this moment on, she would focus on Chris and the incredible life they were going to have together instead of focusing on some previous relationship that had ended years ago.

She would become the best wife she could be to Chris, and she would forget about the fact that Steven and his wife were now divorced. She would also ignore something else that she had thought about every single day since running into Steven, which had everything to do with her feelings for Chris. Because while she certainly did love Chris, God forgive her, she wasn’t so sure she was in love with him. She even worried that maybe she never had been, and until now, she also hadn’t thought too much about the fact that there was a very big difference between loving someone and being in love with them. There was a huge difference indeed, and it was that part, in and of itself, that frightened Michelle the most.

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