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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 the views and give your opinion.

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Friendship is the only unconditional relationship in
people
's
life
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lives
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 as they are not obliged towards each other but still can rely on one another. Many argued that
people
 should make
friends
 with those, who have similar views,
while
 others opine that
people
 who have different opinions or do not always agree will be good
friends
. I will articulate both notions with a plausible explanation prior to giving my opinion. On the one hand,
People
 believe that having
friends
 with the same thought process is better because they can be
a good companions
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a good companion
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 and will have a better understanding.
In other words
, when two persons with the same ideas and thoughts become
friends
, they can help each other to achieve their goals and there will be very less chances of conflicts.
On the other hand
, some individuals opine that
friends
 with different opinions will be good because, it is very important to have someone in
life
 who can tell an individual truth with compassion, without any fear of losing a friend.
Moreover
,
this
 kind of friendship
also
 aids in get success in
life
 as they can provide different perspectives towards problems to each other.
Besides
this
, they get an opportunity to learn new things from one another experiences.
To conclude
, in my ,opinion both kinds of
friends
 have their own role in an individual's
life
.
Friends
 with the same view are easy to get
along with
 and with different opinions will get a different vision to look towards things.
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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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