- By Prerna Targhotra
- Fri, 02 Aug 2024 11:25 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Friendship Day 2024: The special occasion that celebrates the lifelong friendships of our lives is here. Friendship Day is an annual occasion that is celebrated in August in India to commemorate the special bonds we form with people whom we call our buddies or friends. This year, Friendship Day will be celebrated on August 4, the first Sunday of August in India, the United States and many other countries. Although it is not a public day, the occasion is celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervour across the world.
Friends play a significant role in our lives, from listening to our 2 AM rants to supporting us in our tough times, friends are pillars that we choose for ourselves. Friendship is the only bond that we get to choose ourselves among every other relationship that we cherish in our lives, therefore it is important to be mindful about choosing your right circle of friends. So how do you choose the right friends for yourself, what are the right types of friends one needs in life?
Types Of Friends You Need In Life
According to the 1938 Harvard study, people follow seven practices to stay happy and healthy, maintaining long-term friendships being one of them. While Greek philosopher Aristotle argues that there is no one type of friendship, but three that form an integral part of our lives. He says, “Friendship is one of the most indispensable requirements of life”.
According to Aristotle, no one would choose to live without friends but in possession of everything else that is good. Friends are of help to the young by protecting them from mistakes; to the elderly by looking after them and making up for their failing powers of action; and to those in the prime of life, to help them in doing good things.
3 Types Of Friends You Need In Life
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Friendship Of Utility
These friendships are generally based on what someone can do for you or what you can do for the other person. These types of friendships have quite less to do with your character and may end as soon as one person’s utility is achieved in the equation.
Friendship Of Pleasure
Friendships that are based on pleasure are formed on mutual admiration because each person draws pleasure from the other. This kind of friendship may be formed with someone you might enjoy having your food with or share a particular hobby with. This type of friendship might also end quickly with a change in the likes and dislikes of any one individual.
Friendship Of Virtue
This is the kind of friendship you need in life, a friendship that understands the depth of your words, adds positivity and meaning to your life and stands with you in your difficult times. These friends push you to become a better person and do wonders in your life.
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(Disclaimer: This is based on general public information. Jagran English does not confirm its veracity. Before adopting any measures, consult an expert from the relevant field.)