ANSWERS: 13
  • Not only possible, but probably more fulfilling than limiting yourself to being friends with people who share all the same points of view as you do. Who wants to be surrounded by identical people all the time? What on earth could you ever have to talk about?
  • Yes easily just make sure their values do not effect yours in a bad way.
  • I think so. Friends to me are people who are always there when I need them, in the bad times as well as the good. Their values and morals are their issue and don't necessarily have to affect me in any way.
  • My best friend is completely different in many ways, We aggree to disagree and have many other things to talk about.
  • Yes - but depending on your own struggles, you might need to be careful at this point. For instance, coming out of certain behavioral patterns, you may not be strong enough yet to resist the influences of those who would drag you down.
  • As long as they are not pushy about it.
  • Yes, and it is even be more interesting. Both sides should bring open-mindedness and not insist in converting the other.
  • Friends possibly, spouses I don't think it's wise. Just because you have the same values with people and the same interests doesn't mean you are all going to be bored with each other. I enjoy talking about what I like and what thrills me with people, my friends or strangers. But if someone doesn't see eye to eye with me and thinks many of the things I do are wrong or they just don't care, where is their common ground? Where IS the interest? If someone doesn't like horses, couldn't care less about riding and taking care of them, why would I talk to them about it if they don't want to hear? If someone thinks its dangerous to ride motorcycles why should I regal them with my adventures? But someone who loves to ride will be excited with me as I tell my tales. And I don't want to argue with people if they feel strongly about bring for a certain political ideology and I am complete opposite. I like common ground and people I CAN share with. Sure there are some people that will just sit there and let you talk about anything but I want something more. I want an exchange and a solid interest and caring from my friends, not battlegrounds.
  • yes, i love to have those meaningless arguements with me friends
  • I have tried but for me it doesn't work. I worked with handicapped kids and she thought they should not be allowed to walk the streets much less have jobs. There was no getting around that obstacle. I choose to be around people of my like mind..my opinion only.
  • My best friend is one of the most off-the-wall people I have ever met. She adds a little excitement to every situation!
  • It's possible, but unlikely. It's hard to be intimate with people whose values and morals are different than yours are. At least, it is for me. For me, a close friendship probably wouldn't develop in that case. We would never be more than friends. We would probably not become close friends or best friends.

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