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 opinion.

Friendships are beautiful but they need constant effort for
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sustenance
sustainable
. Some
people
believe a
friend
should have a similar thought process, while others believe it is okay to have a
friend
who has
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opinion on certain matters. In
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views and will establish that having a
friend
who sometimes
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you is even better for your own self. Some champion the thought that having a
friend
who is like-minded is better because they feel contradictory opinions can ruin their
friendship
in the
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. According to them, it is better to live in harmony rather than having disputes or arguments over petty things. If two friends,
for instance
, are having a discussion on a political matter, and they have
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same point of view
then
they get a feeling that they are always correct and they pat themselves on
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back feeling proud
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themselves. If they had opposite views,
on the other hand
, it could have
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to a clash and they might
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develop a negative
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the other person, eventually leading to their break-up. Others,
however
, myself included, feel that having constructive arguments can actually be beneficial for ourselves. If we tend to disagree more often,
first
of all, it clearly states that we are being honest, we have a stand of our own as we like to share our opinions without a
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filter
and
that is
a trait of true
friendship
.
Instead
, if we agree on things for the sake of
friendship
only
then
it certainly isn't
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true companionship.
This
can ultimately affect the
friendship
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a longer period of time. In my opinion, having a true
friend
who has the guts to say what they feel on your face is far better than having a
friend
who is either dishonest to you or is agreeing
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whatever you say for their personal gains, most probably.
Furthermore
, it is extremely unlikely for two
people
to have
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opinion all the time, and they are faking it if they do. Ultimately, they are not your true
friend
, in the
first
place. In conclusion, picking a
friend
can be a daunting decision for some, especially for those who are only looking for like-minded
people
to be friends with. According to me, it is certainly important to have disagreements whenever necessary for your personal growth as it is impossible for two
people
to think exactly the same in all
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situations.
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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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