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==Description==

==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].

'''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]].  

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]].  

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]].

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]]

[[Category: Psychology]]