When you choose friends are they like yourself?

Have you been through many hardships lecanis? I am sorry to hear so if you have..but then hardships make for character and also if allowed to...make for an understanding heart;)+

Oh, I don't want to turn this into a pity me party! =p I had a really rough start is all, with an abusive family and illness on top of it. Pretty much my first 18 years of life were without any kind of safety or security, and out of it I've suffered post-traumatic stress disorder. However, I am proud to report that as an adult I have managed to find a safe place for myself, and have a wonderful husband and child, as well as many good friends. I have found ways to help others who are in the situations I grew up in, at times, and that's really a large part of what my life is about now, trying to help others when I can. =) In fact, if it weren't for illness (and financial problems the illness is causing), I'd say my life were pretty awesome these days. You know what? I think even with those things I can say that! =)

Isn't that greatlecanis that you are finding life to be a blessing.. That inspite of whatever you may have to suffer you can find joy and happiness, peace and comfort..That is a blessing which we should always be grateful for:)+

I agree with you to some extent ratburn...I think that opposites sometimes attract..in the laws of silence..and similarities ten to repel..so dont you think it's our differences that make us bareable?:)+

differences just makes our life interesting. it becomes boring when you are exactly the same. nothing new to talk about. :)

I am glad my dear Friend,you find someone who has the same personality as yours..did you ever hear though..that opposites attract? Usually I am quiet..but some of my more vocal friends have helped me be less shy.. How about you..do you find friends of opposite traits help you, Ken?:)+

You havent such friends today? Why is that..I am sorry to hear you don't have someone that you can confide in and share you deepest thoughts with.. You know God is always your friends..you can always count on Him;)+

I think your real friends can be totally different then you ..what makes them friends is they help you be yourself and you help them be theirselves;)+

I think similar interests really spark the friendships but I think personalities of my friends are so broad and wide..I have friends who are single..some who are married..those who are religious and those who are far from it.. I think that if we can accept people for who they are we end up being a friend to many many people;)+

Me too..I love people from all kinds of different backgrounds.. I also love for my friends to be themselves..and have their own opinions..I don't believe in making my friends like myself:)+

I agree.. Friends from all around the world is such a wonderful thing..I think with friends..it should be a no strings attached .. Some people say "I will be your friend if" A friend is always a friend:)+

Like minded friends are the best..are they not..but I feel open minded friends who allow you to be yourself and help you become all you are meant to be is great too:)+

I think that is great that you think alike and manage not to have a "tiff" but I believe that true friends can have "tiffs" and get back on pace afterwards..After all we are flesh and bones and bound to make mistakes and have "tiffs":)+