Friendship

Friendship

Friendship is a relationship between two people who hold mutual affection for each other. Friendships and acquaintanceship are thought of as spanning across the same continuum. The study of friendship is included in the fields of sociology, social psychology, anthropology, philosophy, and zoology. Various academic theories of friendship have been proposed, including social exchange theory, equity theory, relational dialectics, and attachment styles.

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Famous quotes containing the word friendship:

    If a man does not make new acquaintance as he advances through life, he will soon find himself left alone. A man, Sir, should keep his friendship in constant repair.
    Samuel Johnson (1709–1784)

    In friendship as well as love, ignorance very often contributes more to our happiness than knowledge.
    François, Duc De La Rochefoucauld (1613–1680)

    Friendship should be surrounded with ceremonies and respects, and not crushed into corners. Friendship requires more time than poor busy men can usually command.
    Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–1882)