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==Origin==
before the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/12th_century 12th century]
[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/English#ca._600-1100.09THE_OLD_ENGLISH.2C_OR_ANGLO-SAXON_PERIOD Old English] freondscipe "friendship, mutual liking and regard," also "conjugal love"
fr. Old English ''freond'' "one attached to another by [[feelings]] of personal regard and preference
''Feond'' ("fiend," originally "[[enemy]]") and ''freond'' often were paired alliteratively in Old English
==Definitions==
*1 : the state of [[being]] friends they have a long-standing ''friendship''
*2 : the quality or state of being friendly : friendliness the friendship shown him by his coworkers
*3 obsolete : [[aid]]
==Description==
'''Friendship''' is a [[relationship]] of mutual [[affection]] between people. It is a stronger form of interpersonal bond than an [[association]], and has been studied in academic fields such as [[communication]], [[sociology]], social psychology, [[anthropology]], and [[philosophy]]. Various academic theories of friendship have been proposed, including [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_exchange_theory social exchange theory], equity theory, relational dialectics, and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attachment_styles attachment styles].
Although there are many forms of ''friendship'', some of which may vary from place to place, certain characteristics are present in many types of such bonds. Such characteristics include affection; [[kindness]], [[love]], [[virtue]], [[sympathy]], [[empathy]], [[honesty]], [[altruism]], [[loyalty]], [[generosity]], [[forgiveness]], mutual [[understanding]] and [[compassion]], enjoyment of each other's company, [[trust]], and the ability to be oneself, express one's [[feelings]] to others, and make mistakes without [[fear]] of judgment from the friend. Friendship is an essential aspect of relationship building [[skills]].
Studies have found that strong social supports improve a person's prospects for good [[health]] and longevity. Conversely, [[loneliness]] and a lack of social supports have been linked to an increased risk of heart disease, viral infections, and [[cancer]], as well as higher mortality rates overall. Two researchers have even termed friendship networks a "behavioral [[vaccine]]" that boosts both physical and mental health.
The [[dissolution]] of a friendship may be viewed as a personal [[rejection]], or may be the result of natural [[changes]] over time, as friends grow more distant both [[physically]] and emotionally. The disruption of friendships has been associated with increased [[guilt]], [[anger]] and [[depression]], and may be highly stressful events, especially in [[childhood]]. However, potential [[negative]] effects can be mitigated if the dissolution of a friendship is replaced with another close [[relationship]].
[[Category: Psychology]]
