Some people think it's better to choose friends who always 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 own opinion.

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Friends are the best part of human relationship.I have very few friends and I am blessed to spend my life with them.We always cherish when we have a companion who enjoys similar views and approaches,
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,it's not productive or beneficial in every aspect.We need to have people who
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a difference of opinion with us as they are our real mentors. The bond between two different people sharing similar ideas
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always exciting.
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during my school days ,we used to be a group of five where we tend to have few weird activities
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we decide on a similar
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code and we used to have popsicles every single day.We did not have much time to
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our dissimilarities as we were still kids and having fun.We enjoyed each moment during our leisure hours.
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,the situation in my college or where I work
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relationship holds a different perspective.We are mature enough to differentiate between what is right and wrong.We
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a variety of suggestions,
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be regarding finances or may be concerned with our emotions,where we tend to face or show our differences.
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my
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my thought was to make a fixed deposit.Two different opinions are obvious in
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situation.
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we should
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invite our friend's point of view which would be accurate
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some instances. As to conclude,my opinion towards friendship is to embrace it.Friends do not fail to accompany us through our ups and downs.They are our partners in crime as they are aware of everything around us.A companion who corrects us,who gives their view and who argues at certain ailments is necessary,
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they would never miss
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the fun.I am fortunate ,
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a few of them with me.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • bond
  • support
  • unconditional love
  • shared values
  • mutual understanding
  • trust
  • emotional well-being
  • interdependence
  • societal norms
  • companionship
  • loyalty
  • advice
  • experiences
  • mentorship
  • trustworthy
  • reliable
  • reliable
  • cherish
  • strengthen
  • deepen
  • attach importance to
  • prioritize
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