Personal Development

Types of Friendship
 Types of Friendship

1. Acquaintances – which are a type of friendship whom

you join only once in a while or occasionally such as
fellow members of a choir or school organizations.
2. Companions – which are a type of friendship where
you share same interests through regular interactions
such as team mates in a basketball team.
3. Intimates or bestfriends – which are a type of
friendship where you give and receive opinions and
support. You find ways to regularly communicate
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with your best friend through text messages, telephone

calls, or social media. You may opt to have one or two
close friends, but some teenagers find it very easy to
mingle with others, resulting in them having a circle of
friends.
4. Clique – is usually composed of smaller members (four
to six members) and is exclusive to peers who share the
same interests. Members of a clique may have the same
interests in clothes and hobbies such as watching movies,
playing basketball, and swimming.
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5. Crowd – a larger peer group, composed of 10-20

members. Members of a crowd share similar social
activities such as parties.