What is a Friend?

What is a friend? What is the difference between an acquaintance and a friend? Are having friends necessary? Are friends forever? What do you value in a friend?

People are friends because they either help each other, have fun together, or have the same values. Being a friend is an interdependent relationship. There are degrees of friendship, and many friendships change over time as people change. A friend who shares your values has a better chance of remaining your friend over time. Having friends is important for mental health.

I'm thankful for all of my friends, past, present and new friendships. They have made me the person I am and the person I hope to be. Thank you for touching my life in so many ways!

XOXO ~ Sharla