Friendship
Friendship is a relationship of mutual affection between people. It is a stronger form of interpersonal bond than an "acquaintance" or an "association", such as a classmate, neighbor, coworker, or colleague.In some cultures, the concept of friendship is restricted to a small number of very deep relationships; in others, such as the U.S. and Canada, a person could have many friends, and perhaps a more intense relationship with one or two people, who may be called ''good friends'' or ''best friends''. Other colloquial terms include ''besties'' or ''Best Friends Forever'' (''BFF''s). Although there are many forms of friendship, certain features are common to many such bonds, such as choosing to be with one another, enjoying time spent together, and being able to engage in a positive and supportive role to one another.
Sometimes friends are distinguished from family, as in the saying "friends and family", and sometimes from lovers (e.g., "lovers and friends"), although the line is blurred with friends with benefits. Similarly, being in the ''friend zone'' describes someone who is restricted from rising from the status of friend to that of lover (see also unrequited love).
Friendship has been studied in academic fields, such as communication, sociology, social psychology, anthropology, and philosophy. Various academic theories of friendship have been proposed, including social exchange theory, equity theory, relational dialectics, and attachment styles. Provided by Wikipedia
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by My friend a physician
Published 1757
Published 1757
printed for M. Cooper, in Pater-Noster-Row. MDCCLVII. Where may be had, Poison Detected, &c
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by Friend to Truth and the Christian Religion
Published 1743
Published 1743
Printed and sold by M. Kingman, the corner of Swithin's Alley, in Cornhill
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by Friend to the Prosperity of the British Empire
Published 1782
Published 1782
Printed for J. Alker, Pater-noster-Row
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by Sincere friend to the Church's peace
Published 1714
Published 1714
Printed for John Morphew near Stationers-Hall
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by Visiter of the Sick Man's Friend
Published 1790
Published 1790
Printed and sold by J. Barker, Drury Lane; also at Westminster Chapel; by Mr. Geary; Mr. Basnett; Mr. Davies; Mr. Wilkinson
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by Visiter of the Sick Man's Friend
Published 1787
Published 1787
To be had of the doorkeepers of Westminster Chapel, New Way; Mr. Geary; Mr. Basnett; Mr. Davis; and Mr. Wilkinson
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by Friend to their persons, but no lover of their principles
Published 1708
Published 1708
Printed for the author, 1708