{"id":18435,"date":"2019-03-05T01:00:26","date_gmt":"2019-03-05T09:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/datemixstaging.wpengine.com\/?p=18435"},"modified":"2021-05-31T09:34:22","modified_gmt":"2021-05-31T16:34:22","slug":"types-of-friends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zoosk.com\/date-mix\/friends\/types-of-friends\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Types of Friends You’ll Have Throughout Your Life"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Friendships are key to your survival and sanity, regardless of your relationship status. Having strong friendships is so vital that <\/span>the Mayo Clinic has a whole list<\/span><\/a> of recommendations for how to make and keep friends. The behavioral health science consensus is that having friends is good for your health and longterm happiness. Chances are, you already knew that on some level. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of your friendships don\u2019t have to hold the same significance or weight in your life. It\u2019s normal to have some friends who you’re closer to than others. Some people are in your life to help you stay grounded, and show up for you no matter what. But that doesn\u2019t mean the friendships you make out on a dance floor are any less important. Friendships can take many shapes, and they\u2019re all still important for your heart and health. Here are a few types of friendships you\u2019ll find yourself having throughout your life. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. The Workplace Bud.<\/b>
\nYou don\u2019t need to be besties with your coworkers, but having some buddies at work is always important. You can vent to each other about the Monday morning meetings always going long, bond over the mystery of why the break room always smells like pickles, and help each other pick up the slack on team projects. Sometimes workplace friendships can turn into lifelong pals, but even if it doesn\u2019t go that far, just having someone to talk to when you\u2019re staring down a deadline is so helpful.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. The Cheerleader.
\n<\/b>This is the friend you know you can always go to when you\u2019re feeling discouraged. They\u2019re also the friend who will cheer on your biggest successes. The Cheerleader friend tends to be supportive and a calming force in your life. You may both fill that same role for each other. When you\u2019re hard on yourself, they\u2019ll remind you of your good qualities. When you finally stick the landing on a personal goal, they\u2019re going to be the friend who is excited for you, because they know how hard you fought to get there. Cheering each other on is the best. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. The Fun Night Out Friend.
\n<\/b>You\u2019ve probably got a friend like this already. When you need to hit the town and let loose, you know you can call them up and they\u2019ll be down for a fun time. They know when your favorite band is in town, and you know you can rely on them to dance just as hard as you do when the beat drops. They\u2019re that well-connected friend who thrives on socializing, and they\u2019ll be happy to bring you along. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. The Platonic Life Partner.
\n<\/b>This is the best friend who just fits perfectly into your day-to-day life. You\u2019re definitely roommates, whether past, present, or future. You can talk to each other about your days or just be in the same space not saying anything, while still enjoying each other\u2019s company. You can rely on them to take you to the hospital, or to answer your call when you\u2019ve got a flat tire. The Platonic Life Partner is just that\u2014someone who does life with you. You\u2019re lucky if you\u2019ve got one. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. The Social Media Maven.
\n<\/b>This is the friend you go to when you need a breakdown of the latest celebrity scandal. They\u2019re also the person you know has up-to-date info about politics or pop culture, because they\u2019re always online and therefore informed. When they tag you in the brunch group photo, you instantly gain 20 more followers, such is their social media power. Chances are, they\u2019re also one of your most well-connected friends. They love networking, and they\u2019re always happy to connect you to someone else who might be able to help you with your next career move. This friend is generous and whip-smart, and you feel caught up with the world after you\u2019ve hung out with them. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. The Far Away Friend.<\/b>
\nYour most frequently FaceTimed pal is the one who lives on the opposite coast. You may be in different time zones, but you\u2019re in touch throughout the week, leaving messages that they\u2019ll answer when they can. This type of friendship can be harder to keep up with, but it\u2019s always worth it. No matter the distance between you, they\u2019re a key part of your social support system. They\u2019re the one you plan your vacations around seeing, and vice versa. Geography can\u2019t keep you apart for long.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. The Childhood Friend.<\/b>
\nThe friends you grew up with often lead very different lives than you, but you\u2019re still connected throughout your separate journeys. When you catch up, it\u2019s like no time at all has passed. Things just click, and you get to hear all the new developments of their life. You may not talk often, but there\u2019s a depth of feeling between you that only childhood friends have. There\u2019s a special sweetness to this type of friendship. The pleasure of reconnecting every once in a while can be really nice.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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