There are a number of different people you need in your life; similarly there are a number of different types of friends you need in your life. You need to be surrounded by diverse personality's to be able to figure out who you are and what you want in your life. I was reading an article in the newspaper describing how there are six types of friends you need in your life, and I couldn't agree more!
1. The friend who is cooler than you
These people enrich your life by exposing you to things you never would have imagined that would have otherwise passed you by. They help you to open your eyes, and have a positive effect in helping you to unstick yourself from the rut that's all too easy to get stuck in.
2. The friend who is up for anything
Especially in this day and age, it's so hard to catch up with people! I hope I am not the only one who gets frusterated having to reschedule your re-re-re-scheduled catch-up. Thus, you need someone you can call at the drop of a hat. Their enthusiasm is contagious, and they make life a breeze!
3. The friend who you aspire to be
As Operah Winfrey once said: surround yourself with only people that are going to lift you higher". These people generally challenge you to be the best version of yourself you possibly can be. They will see the best in you and give you honest feedback on both your strengths and weaknesses.
4. The friend who doesn't know any of your other friends
There is a certain level of privacy to this friendship that doesn't exist in friendship circles. Sometimes we just need an S.O.S call to someone who is so uninvolved and removed from a situation. They can also provide a unique perspective that you might never have guessed!
5. The friend who's painfully honest
I think it's quite obvious why we definitely need this friend. They will tell you the truth and nothing but the truth; even if it's the last thing you want to hear. When you're in the middle of a crisis or need some urgent advice ASAP, this is the friend to call. This type of friend "is a pearl who will tell it to you straight when other won't or will sugarcoat things".
6. The friend you've known longer than you've known yourself
This is the friend who sees you out of context of your job, your relationship, your other friends and your life as it is right now. These are the friends that have been through everything with you, even some things you wouldn't like to admit! There is something particularly special about this friend, because they feel like home. They know you better than you know yourself and will accept you unconditionally.
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