Long-term Friendship

Different types of long-term friendship :

Some lasting friendships are formed between people of the same age, and between other people of different ages. Age is not important.

It's good to have a few friends of the same sex as us and some friends of the opposite sex . Friendships can be sustainable with people of both sexes. Some friendships can be romantic , but in most cases it is
" Just friends ."

The longtime friends are people with whom we experience life together or family ties. This can be friends met because of a common interest or part of a group.

The friendship can continue even if one of the friends moved elsewhere. It lasts because the two friends make an effort . They find ways to stay in touch. They keep abreast of what is happening in their lives, even if they spend several years without seeing each other.

Long romantic friendships can make people want to live together or get married . But all those who have a loving friendship does not necessarily choose to live together or get married . You will find at the bottom of this page a section on marriage.

Qualities necessary for a long-term friendship :

What makes a friendship last long ? When we met a new friend, we do not know if this friendship will last long or not. BUT you can decide to try to make it last , making every effort to be a good friend to the other person.

In a long-term friendship , each :

• has full confidence in each other

• is deeply loyal to each other

• is honest

• is respectful

• is committed to the other

• knows that the other will always do its best to help

All these qualities develop over time.

Any long-term friendship needs both forgiveness and celebration. For a hard friendship , friends should know how to forgive each other and celebrate together.

As in any good friendship , everyone is interested in the life of another and showed kindness and thoughtfulness.