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'''Friendship''' describes the relationship between two people have a large degree of affection and respect for each other. Typically, [[friend]]s will enjoy the company of each other on a regular basis, and provide assistance if one is in need. Friendships tend to be formed either as a result of an ongoing requirement for people to be in contact with each other (for example at church, work, and school) or as the result of common interests.

'''Friendship''' describes the relationship between two people have a large degree of affection and respect for each other. Typically, [[friend]]s will enjoy the company of each other on a regular basis, and provide assistance if one is in need. Friendships tend to be formed either as a result of an ongoing requirement for people to be in contact with each other (for example at church, work, and school) or as the result of common interests.

The [[Book of Genesis]] records God indicating “It is not good for the man to be alone." (Genesis 2:18). Friendships and other relationships such as family/romantic relationships are extremely important for one's well-being.

The [[Book of Genesis]] records God indicating “It is not good for the man to be alone." (Genesis 2:18). Friendships and other relationships such as family/romantic relationships are extremely important for one's well-being (See also, [[Loneliness|Physical and psychological effects of loneliness]]).<ref>Brooks, David. How to Know a Person (p. 97-101). Random House Publishing Group. Kindle Edition.</ref>

Friendships often have different levels based on trust and the strength of the feelings between those involved. A casual friendship, in which participants usually do not feel great amounts of affection towards each other, is often known as an acquaintanceship. In contrast, a relationship involving great depths of trust and warmth, often developed over a long period of time, is referred to as a close friendship, and its participants may be known as "best friends" (this term is somewhat inaccurate, as in modern society someone is able to have many best friends, thus negating the comparative adjective). At its peak, a close friendship is akin to [[love]], and indeed friendship is an important part of any monotonous relationship.

Friendships often have different levels based on trust and the strength of the feelings between those involved. A casual friendship, in which participants usually do not feel great amounts of affection towards each other, is often known as an acquaintanceship. In contrast, a relationship involving great depths of trust and warmth, often developed over a long period of time, is referred to as a close friendship, and its participants may be known as "best friends" (this term is somewhat inaccurate, as in modern society someone is able to have many best friends, thus negating the comparative adjective). At its peak, a close friendship is akin to [[love]], and indeed friendship is an important part of any monotonous relationship.