#onthisday #friendship Friendship is a close, voluntary relationship between two or more people that's characterized by mutual care, trust, honesty, and respect: Mutual care: Friends care about each other and do so for the other's sake. Trust, honesty, and respect: Friendships are built on these values. Shared interests and experiences: Friends often share common interests and enjoy spending time together. Companionship: Friendships are often characterized by companionship and shared activities. Emotional support: Friendships can serve as sources of emotional support. Self-disclosure and intimacy: Friendships can provide opportunities for self-disclosure and intimacy. Friendships are stronger than acquaintances or associations, such as classmates, neighbors, coworkers, or colleagues. They are typically egalitarian, meaning that each individual in a friendship has about the same amount of power or authority. Friendships can bring a wide range of benefits to our lives, but they also take work to maintain.