The complexity of friendship. 

 From time to time , when surrounded by people , I wonder who my friend from this bunch is? And when I pick one out , I wonder again , what makes them a friend ?. What are the qualifications that must be ticked off before someone status upgrades from a stranger to a friend ?

Friendships are far more complicated when you start thinking of all the aspects of it. Friends are our second home, the people who we find comfort with , they embody the essence of connection , belonging, and resilience despite the simplicity of The concept, it has always been far more profound.

To be more distinct, it must be said that the concept of friendship changes from one person to another but it must be agreed on that interactions with your friends should be natural and facile; you can be yourself without thinking about how to ‘appeal’ to them, being friends with someone is to be accepted like you are and yet encouraged to improve and surpass Your flaws and weakness. The daily pressure of life feels lighter. And speaking about yourself and struggles doesn't feel like a weighing burden on them. As Julie Beck says in The Atlantic “Friendships are unique relationships because unlike family relationships, we choose to enter into them.”.And unlike other voluntary bonds, such as marriages and romantic relationships, they lack a formal structure,”.

It should be included that there is this debate on whether to have a small number of intimate and meaningful friendships or a huge number of casual acquaintances , and I say there is no right or wrong side to this debate. Both have their cons and pros . Many will claim the superiority of one to another , but it all depends on what a person wants and chooses to have. As a matter of fact, Friendships are all based on your choices , they are a path and journey of choices that encompasses your personal emotional growth .

The meaning of Friendships and the choice of who to make your friend shouldn't be left to be defined by others , unfortunately with the rise of social media influence we tend to adopt a definition That doesn't quite aling with us. Subsequently , you should find your own definition of what a friend is and find your own meaning of friendships.