Brainy Dose Presents:
17 Types Of Friends You’ll Have Throughout Your Life
It’s kind of a mystery – why we meet certain people at certain times – we come together
by chance. Then how our relationships unfold is shaped by our actions.
And while a few friendships prove to be unbreakable and can last a lifetime, others seem to break
off easily or fall behind. That’s because every friendship in your life holds its own
unique significance, and it’s perfectly normal to be closer with some friends than
with others. Our values also tend to change as we get older
and grow as people. Therefore, our own specific meaning and expectations of friendship can
change over time. With that in mind, here are some different
types of friends you’ll have throughout your life.
Number 1 - The Childhood Friend
The friends you made when you were a child usually end up going in different directions
with their lives, but no matter how far your paths separate, you remain connected.
Catching up feels as natural as breathing - like barely any time has passed. And you
always look forward to hearing all that they’ve been up to.
This type of friendship has a special quality about it - and the feeling of catching up
every once in a while can be really refreshing.
Number 2 - The Workplace Bud
You aren’t required to be friends with everyone you work with, but having people to talk to
at your workplace can be beneficial. Having someone to talk to about the daily
troubles and drama at work can really take a load off your shoulders. And, it’s nice
being able to help each other out with projects when the need arises.
Work friendships can even turn into lifelong ones. But even if this doesn’t happen, being
able to let off steam with someone else who knows what you’re going through can be a
big help.
Number 3 - The Cheerleader
Whenever you’re feeling down, or just discouraged about your life in general, this friend is
the one you go to. This is also the friend you can confide in about a positive event
in your life and expect joy instead of jealousy. The cheerleader friend tends to be a grounding
force in your life. You might find that you even fill this role for them as well.
When you feel like you’re failing and start being too harsh on yourself, they’ll be
the person to remind you of all your positive qualities and accomplishments; and when you
finally meet your goals, they’ll also be the first to congratulate you and remind you
of how hard you fought for your success.
Number 4 - The Fun Night Out Friend
This is the friend you know you can count on if you want to have a good time - they’re
always available for you to call up and let loose with!
They usually know what band is in town, and when and how to score tickets. They’ll party
just as hard as you and be ready to do it again the next night.
Well-connected and a social butterfly, they’re always down for a night out, especially when
you come along!
Number 5 - The Inspiration Friend
The Inspiration friend never seems to be confined by the rules of society.
They will always try and make a difference in the world, despite everyone telling them
that they can’t. This friend will also always try to motivate
you to live up to your potential. They are the one helping to set up events
for worthy causes and speak up for them, encouraging others to see the world from another perspective,
and to do something about its injustices.
Number 6 - The Passive Aggressive
This is a prime example of a negative friendship - people like these will gaslight you to make
you feel bad every decision you make, or don’t make.
They judge you at every turn and make sure you know it, so you never feel completely
comfortable when you’re with them. And if you need to cancel a plan with them
- for whatever reason - they’ll be sure to shoot back a sugar-coated response implying
their disappointment.
Number 7 - The Platonic Life Partner
This friend is the person who might feel like your soulmate - platonically of course.
You feel that you can talk to them about anything, or not talk at all. But no matter what you
do, spending time with each other will never become awkward or boring.
This is the person you’d put on your emergency contact list or call if you ever needed someone
to bail you out of a tight situation - they are the person you can count on.
A friend like this is hard to come by, and you’re fortunate if you have one!
Number 8 - The Social Media Expert
When you need an update on the news or whatever celebrity drama is biggest at the moment,
this friend is the person to go to. They’re tech-savvy and always up-to-date on the latest.
Their social media sway is so powerful that just being around them adds to your own! They’re
probably your most well-connected friend, both online and offline.
And this can be extremely beneficial, since all of their networking and knowledge can
help you career-wise in many ways. This friend is usually very generous with
all of their skills as well, just being around them makes you feel more in the know. But
make sure not to take advantage of them - their technological prowess can be used negatively,
as well.
Number 9 - The Intellectual Friend
The intellectual friend encourages you to think more about the world around you.
They often come up with questions designed to make you think about all aspects of life
and what they really mean, as well as what part you play in balancing everything out.
They motivate you to study, read, and ponder the wonders of the world.
Number 10 - The Drunk Friend
This friend is a negative spin-off of the Fun Night Out friend. Partying is their thing,
but they take it to whole other level. They always seem to be down for one drink,
then another, and another, until they can’t even think or walk straight.
You’ll probably be dragging this one home after a night of drinking on numerous occasions,
which might seem entertaining the first few times, but after a while, being a full-blown
babysitter won’t be so appealing.
Number 11 - The Storyteller
The Storyteller always seems to have a ‘tall tale’ ready for a long car ride or around
the dinner table. They never fail to turn mundane experiences
into a fun time. Making people laugh is the best part of their
day, and they love being in the spotlight. They will always find new ways to entertain
- telling new stories or twisting up old ones - just to get a laugh or two, which makes
being around them a lot of fun.
Number 12 - The Dormant Friend
Every once in a while, friends you lost contact with can spring back up into your life, maybe
even bringing you closer than you were before. The rekindled friendship speaks to the mystery
of friendship in general- especially if you’ve forgotten why you drifted apart in the first
place. But just give it a bit of time; you will be
reminded.
Number 13- The Phony Friend
Everyone can probably remember their first fake friend. This is someone you thought you
were close with - who turned out to be a total phony.
They seem to be around in good times, but are nowhere to be found during hard times.
Making the mistake of trusting them and letting them into your life might make you feel like
an idiot - but people like that are ‘always trying to fool you.’
Number 14 - The Far Away Friend
You may be in different time zones, but you video chat or text when you can, keeping in
touch as much as possible. Obviously, any kind of long-distance relationship
is harder to keep up with than a regular one, but it’s worth it in the end. No matter
the distance, you’re both key parts of each other’s lives.
Plus, planning trips to visit each other is always exciting! Being on different parts
of the globe can’t separate you two for too long.
Number 15 - The Dynamic Duo
This type of friendship is different from the others, since it’s not one person, but
two - they’re a pair. Basically, joined at the hip - this couple
is incredibly supportive and always fun to chill with.
Hanging with them and seeing they’re incredible relationship can make you a bit jealous at
times, but two heads are better than one, so you get double the fun!
Number 16 - The Sexually Tense Friend
This friendship might be one of the most complicated - a slow burn from friendship to seeing them
as something more; which can go in different directions.
The worst possibility is that the feelings aren’t mutual, or you could try a relationship
and find that things aren’t going to work out. There’s also a tiny chance that it
turns into the perfect love story. Either way, don’t fret over it too much
- developing an attraction to a friend is much more common than you might think.
Number 17 - The Elusive Friend
This is another difficult friendship type - the Elusive friend requires a chase.
Spending time with this person is enjoyable - likely for both of you, but trying to get
a hold of them in any way is almost an impossible task.
It seems like you are always chasing them but they just keep slipping away.
It’s very difficult trying to separate the good friendships from the ones that will only
wear you down - and you won’t always succeed. You will probably make some bad choices in
your life when it comes to your friendships. But, whether or not your friendships affect
you negatively or positively, each one teaches you something different about friendship - and
maybe even something about yourself.
Let us know what you think. Also, which type of friend are you?
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