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 views and give your own opinion.

Although
some prefer having
friends
with the same point of view to keep the harmony in the
group
, others including me believe it is better to have
friends
who hold different even opposite
opinions
. On one hand, being with
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similar-minded
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similar
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minded
friends
is
peacefull
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peaceful
. Meaning, that the
group
does not spend much time arguing and fighting about different issues. To illustrate, if
group
members share the same political
opinions
, they will hardly fight during election dates. Everyone in the
group
feels the blessing of belonging to a welcoming
group
that
appreciats
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appreciates
appreciate
, and shares his views.
However
, I think these types of groups are like bubbles that keep
its
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members disconnected from the rest of the community;
hence
, I am not looking to be with
friends
that match my views all the time. I disagree with
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.
On the other hand
, being with
friends
who hold different
opinions
is beneficial in some ways.
For example
, when
friends
with different political favours discuss any issue, they explore a wide range of ideas, which helps them all to better understanding the situation from all its angles.
Furthermore
, if people are not afraid to disagree, they tend to give honest
opinions
. Though, I
favor
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being with a diverse
group
, because it will help me being exposed to new ideas. I agree with
this
opinion. To conclude, some people choose to be with
friends
having same
opinions
because of the peaceful atmosphere among the
group
. In my own opinion, I prefer befriending people who disagree with me sometimes, because they will open my eyes to a variety of arguments during any discussion.
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