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.

Friends

are important to

people

; some even consider them as a part of an extended family. It boils down to personal preference when it comes to choosing

friends

. Some prefer those who support their point of view,

while

others

choose the ones who will disagree with them occasionally. In

this

essay, I will explore both of these views and explain why I prefer the latter. Some

people

like to be in the companionship of those who support their ideas. Why do we befriend someone who does not agree with us? That's what they think. It could be crucial and life-changing in some situations too.

For example

, if a young man is trying to pursue a career in the field of his interest, despite the stereotypical parents forcing him to finish college

first,

a mate who stood by his side and believe he will thrive in the field would mean so much.

People

feel courageous when supported by

friends

. For

others

, friendship does not mean always nodding in agreement but

also

involves criticizing each

others'

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ideas and providing them with better opinions. If a friend thinks he should quit the job and be a full-time stock market investor,

for instance

, another can suggest

otherwise

not to invest all his hard-earned money on something risky. A second thought can give a better perspective and another way to look into things, which is crucial for making effective decisions. In conclusion,

while

some

people

like to be around those who are always in agreement with what they put forward,

others

prefer ones who challenge them to think the other way around. I think having

friends

who comment on our points and give feedback is important, rather than one who gives unconditional validation no matter what we think, as

this

will challenge us to explore better alternatives and ways for going about a situation or a problem at hand.