Frequently, friendship is represented as something too steadily pleasant, or in certain of the masterpieces of the past -- Aristotle and Cicero, for example -- as pervaded by a constant mutual understanding and a gentle calm. Friendship is also an emotional relationship, with involvement that can get hot at times, like any other deep involvement with a person. Stuart Miller
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In the past, friendship was portrayed as a steady and blissful state, as if it were a pleasant stroll through a beautiful garden. The human mind tends to put up a façade of perfection around certain things. In this quote, Aristotle uses the word “friendship” as if it were a tranquil walk through a garden, free from any strife or conflict. But, he says, there is nothing peaceful about true friendship.

Friendship is a deep emotional bond between two people who share many things in common. You can feel comfortable with your friend and you can be yourself with them – but at the same time, you can be completely honest and open with them. In other words, you can be yourself at the same time that you are being completely honest and open with them.

Source: Men And Friendship

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