Friends you encounter

     

Friends~~ some people think they might not need them. Some think they really need them. Some think that friend, no friend, doesn't make a difference. I'm one of those that think friends are really important as part of our development. They help us build ourselves, mentally and socially.
Along my 20 years of life, I encountered all sorts of friends. So i'm just gonna list down a few.

1. The back stabbers: I meet most of these people when I was in primary and middle school. They'll approach you and ask for your help when they need your help, but at other times, they ignore you. They won't even blink when they see u on the streets. There are also those who stick to you like parasite if you're the type who are big on gifts and treats. If you're rich, these are the "friends" that would be the first to be at your side, wagging their puny little tail like a hopeless puppy. Nah~~ that's an insult to cute creatures like puppies. They're lower than that. They won't hesitate to betray you when things are not in their favour. The most dangerous encounters and you should never ever trust them with secrets.
2. The just acquaintance: I don't really know if these people should be considered just friends or acquaintance. Hmm... still confused about these. I meet them on a daily basis- parties, society events, projects and even own course mates. These are the people that you'll think twice before greeting them when u see them. Sometimes they recognize u and greet back, sometimes they look at you like you're a stranger. When a someone ask you if you know the person, you don't know if you should say a friend or just an acquaintance. If you say hi to a stranger in parties, does that make you friends already? I'm not so sure~~  Your facebook "friends" are usually this category.
3. The just friends: The most common of all friend types. You'll have plenty but you're not particular close with them. You can sometimes interact well and sometimes, you just feel awkward. These people you'll definitely greet in streets and they'll greet you back. You'll want to get grouped with them instead of going with strangers. Oh, one more thing. You are usually quite formal when talking to them. No rude words or showing your bad sides to them.
4. The close friend: These you'll have a few. You're comfortable around them and will show your bad sides at times and they won't mind. You guys can talk about a lot of things together. There's no awkward moments and if there is, you'll laughed it off as silly. You bitch around with them only if they have the same opinion as you do. You share some secrets with them but not everything. You'd rather be with them than with just friends, but both are also acceptable. You usually hang out with close friends but there's still not really such strong a connection till you will want them to be your bridesmaid or maid of honour.
5. The best friend: These are hard to come by and you'll know when to treasure them more than anything else. These are friends that are not afraid to be honest and hurt your feelings but they'll make it up to you in any possible ways. They're kind, considerate and will be there for you in any situation. You both can talk forever on about anything. You two might have different opinions but you can tolerate each other's weaknesses. Advice giving is expected and they'll let you cry on their shoulders. Distance aren't a problem, you guys talk everyday. Your best friend knows ALL of your secrets, dirty little secrets and family secrets, they know it all. They saw all your bad sides, bad habits and even your backside! ;) You'll stick together like Siamese twins and will feel lonely when you're apart. You'll be willing to wait for them to return or missing them like hell when they're somewhere else. And you love them, genuinely. (Do not be confused with romantic love, this is an entirely different love) They get mad at or even hate your boyfriends when he hurts you. They know what's best for you. No awkward moments. Best of all, they'll definitely be your number one choice for maid of honour. These are true friend that you should keep for life. Appreciate them and never let them go. :)

 

Through my entire life, facing different kind of people has taught me how to choose friends well. And I'm lucky to said that I have a few close friends and a few best friends.