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Must-Have Friends

Going through life without friends is not possible; no matter how deep I look in anybody's life, there has to be someone who they confide in, have fun with and share days with. However, if you think you need one or two best friends only, you are totally wrong. Every one of us needs at least 4 to 5 different friends to be able to pull ourselves through life.

When you were younger, it was okay to have one friend to confide in but as you get older your needs and interest become more complex and that’s when you will need more friends to cover all those diversities. You will find it hard to lean on your married friends with single life problems and vice versa, which means you need another friend who might understand this side of your life better.

The Forever Friend; this is one irreplaceable friendship, which keeps all your memories alive. This friend is usually a very old one that would understand a story about meeting your high school crush and therefore is usually your strongest friend. This old friend is more of a sister to you rather than a friend; you can count on them whenever and wherever, yet they are the only ones who can understand your old inside jokes.

The Work Friend; having an office friend can do miracles to your productivity. A friend of mine once told me everyone works for the money but I have always believed that some people actually look forward to going to work if they have friends there. These friends are there to complain about bosses and dream about other jobs. The perfection lies in the fact that they get your work problems, while you might find it hard to communicate this problem to your forever friend or husband. Even if your friend leaves the job, you can end up with a friendship outside the job; that’s how I met three of my closest friends.

The Feel-Good Friend; we all need people to make us feel good about ourselves. While your best friend decides to be as frank as she can be about something, this feel-good friend can lift your spirits without exaggeration. This doesn't mean that you will need this friend only when you are feeling down; they are also one of the main people who are happy for you when something good happens. 

The Direct Friend; on the other hand sometimes best friends are less direct and that’s when you go to your straight-talking friend who will be the one to give you a frank opinion about this swimsuit you are not so sure about. Just make sure that you talk to her about everything on your mind only if you are ready to hear the truth.

The Hanging-Out Friend; I am addicted to movies and can simply survive going to the cinema everyday. That’s when I found out that my sister is the only person who can keep up with me and realized she wasn't only my best friend but also a hobby friend. This friendship works because you share same interests and therefore speak the same vocabulary. This is one of the most important kind of friends as it develops new friendships through common interest and what started as a walking buddy might end up to be one of the most important friends in your life. 

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