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How important is friendship for you?
The three kinds of friendship
Anama Gómez
April 03, 2024
Have you ever experienced that unique sensation of reconnecting with a friend after years without seeing each other and feeling like time stops, as if you had never been apart? It's as if, suddenly, you were back playing tennis at the Club, laughing and sharing moments of pure happiness.
Well, that's what I've been experiencing in the past few weeks. Friendship, for me, is like that, dear ones, healthy and unconditional. No matter how much time passes without seeing each other or how much the world around us changes, the connection between friends remains intact.
It's as if the universe conspires to keep alive that spark of friendship, that energy that brings like-minded souls together. 🪐🫰🏽🤍 #friendsgoals
Today I want to delve into a topic that has been relevant throughout history and continues to be fundamental in our lives: friendship. Since ancient times, philosophers like Aristotle have reflected on its importance and nature. Nowadays, friendship remains a crucial theme that provides us with support, comfort, and joy in our daily lives.
Aristotle taught us that there are three types of friendships: those based on pleasure, those based on utility, and true friendship. In our current society, surrounded by technology and social media, we often find ourselves immersed in superficial connections that may overshadow the quality of our personal relationships. But it is crucial to remember that true friendship transcends virtual barriers and thrives on authenticity and mutual commitment.
Regarding the question of how healthy it is to end friendships at different stages of our lives, it is normal for adults not to remain friends with childhood or adolescent companions, as each stage has a different focus when seeking friendships. In childhood, we seek playmates; in adolescence, we seek identity and belonging; and in adulthood, we seek relationships based on mutual support and companionship.
When reflecting on our friendships, it is interesting to note how our priorities and criteria may change over time. For example, in our 20s, we may have sought friendships that would accompany us on exciting adventures or provide us with a sense of belonging to a specific social group. However, upon reaching our 30s, we may value authenticity, trust, and maturity more in our friendships.
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