Some people think that it is better to choose friends who have the same opinions as them. Other people believe it's good to have friends who sometimes disagree with them. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

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a popular saying “Birds of the same feather flock together”, society predominantly tend to choose

friends

with similar characteristics as theirs. Some people believe that

friends

should have the same opinion as them, whereas others, including myself, think that

friends

should have different views. In

this

essay, I will discuss both these opinions and explain why I think it is important to have

friends

with varying views. Many people consider

friends

to be their support system. They think that true friendship is built by agreeing to every judgment and decision they make.

This

trend is mostly seen in students who pick

friends

with similar thoughts.

For example

, many school children form groups of

friends

who have tastes that are alike. People feel that having the same viewpoint reduces the chances of arguments or rifts amongst

friends

,

hence

encouraging a peaceful relationship with each other.

However

, in my point of view, it is important to have

friends

with opposing outlooks

also

.

This

enables a person to think from a different perspective.

For instance

, I recently faced a dilemma in deciding to leave my job due to certain issues at my workplace. But my friend strongly discouraged me from taking

this

step as she understood that I made that decision under the influence of my emotions. Though

initially

, I resisted listening to her, later I realized that she was right due to which I still have my job now.

Moreover

, constructive criticism is essential to build a strong personality.

Friends

who point out the mistakes in others, help to develop a good character and behaviour. In conclusion, possessing a companion who sometimes disagrees is necessary to encourage a person to think from various aspects. They help in shaping our thoughts to become a better individual.