Is it ok to be friends with someone who is not really like your type?

I think if you stop enjoying spending time with this person then you should just stop hanging out, but if it's just because you're different then that's not a reason to not be friends with someone. A lot of my friends are different to me, we debate and have different views on things but that's okay. This is my opinion of course and in the end it's totally up to you. Good luck.

it's okay for me to have a friend like you said,, i have some friends that's really not my type, I like to make a friend with someone with same hobby as me,, it's nice to talk about our hobby, but i don't mine to be a friend with friend which not have same hobby than me, we can talk about gossip, or joke, and thats fun :D

I'm sort of the non-type types. I don't really have much in common with anyone, so this is normal for me not to really get along with people. But then I met a nice person, and although we had nothing in common, we'd chat about garbage going on in their life, and see a movie now and then. Good friend, even though we really have nothing at all in common. So, not a problem. Just try and be as accommodating as possible. What can it hurt?

You could be friend with anyone whose views and beliefs may differ from you. But if you want to enjoy a friend's company then you have to reconsider the differences between you and your friend. If this will affect either party (and as it seems that it worked unfavorably for you) he could still remain as friend but minimize hanging out with him to save your day.

Well, speaking of friendship, must certainly be cautious. Discussing relating to your topic, I can say (and I have direct experience), that has not absolutely important if you and he think in opposite ways. True friendship goes beyond that! Sure, sometimes disagreements will arise in the way, for example: I say so! But you're wrong!, etc.. No. Absolutely agree you have to go sometimes acting with extreme cunning. Simply avoiding to talk about topics that might get in conflict. At least I think so.

Well it's ok for me, I'm just too friendly and I love to have a lot of friends. There are times that I had encountered that kind of friend you are talking about and it's fine for me because I talk a lot so I never experienced that thing which makes me annoyed about them.

for me personally,i'm very picky in choosing friends.i make friends to someone whom i can share my ideas,interests,favorites and whom i can hang out with..in short,those who are not the opposite of me.i hate those people who are annoying.So if i were on your situation,i would definitely not be friends with him especially if he really annoys you.it's just my opinion. Goodluck

I have a lot of friends who are very different from me, but that is why I love them so much. I learn more from those who are different from me than I do from those who are just like me. I think that it is great to be with people who aren't like me. Yes, I do have some friends who are like me, but they aren't completely like me. People that are a lot like me can be really boring to me. I like people who are different.

i think you can learn from each other by your differences. if you don't enjoy being with this person then i wouldn't really be a friend with them. it would be more of an aquaintance with this person.

Why not? I have many friends who have different ideas with me. Is not the difference will increase our knowledge and insight? And, we are growing faster.

Hi there Mark. Hmmm... this is a hard one. You dont have to impose on yourself to befriend your best friend's friend. Friendship may come rocky especially in the beginning but sooner or later, you will too find something in common with him. What im trying to say is, do not block yourself from him because you will never know when you will need him. Be kind, be approachable to everyone you meet.

We will have so many didfferent kinds of friendshipas throughout our lives. Friends don;t always have to be our type . sometimes it is what we see different in someone that attracts the friendship in the first place. Jusrt because someone is som much different thatn uns, don't count them out as a friend. They my end up being the friendship that willl endure.

When he says something that bothers you, ask him why he said it. What's he's reasoning behind it. Maybe you'll see that he has a valid point. If not, and he really is just annoying to you, keep him as an acquaintance, some one you know- but not a really close friend. I really believe that some people just don't like other people and they don't even have to know each other. However you two may just end up being best friends. Talk to him, and not just idle chat, I mean like pick his brain and let him pick yours. Maybe that will help bridge the gap between ya. Welcome to mylot!

I think it is actually a great idea. You never know where your friendship will lead as it might last a long time or just for a few days or weeks. It is said that everyone who comes into our life is there to teach us something and I totally agree with that statement. Someone who is very different than you can teach you a whole bunch of stuff you never thought of, like new hobbies, music, ideas and philosophies. Good luck and it is nice to meet you my new friend.

If you really like and respect one another, I'd imagine it'd be easy to discuss your differences in an equal and friendly way rather than argue. I think it's perfectly OK to be friends with whoever you wish. I suppose if in time you both find you are too different to one another to remain friends, then maybe the parting of the ways will happen painlessly and naturally. Most of my friends are quite different to me and we do disagree on some major things, but we just accept one another as we are because we like one another.

I think that the differences between you and your friend can be a positive thing and you might be able to learn from eachother and inspire eachother because you are so different. I have been in a similatr situation in the past. When I lived in another town I became friends with my neighbour. Honestly I don't think that we would have become friends if we had been classmates or co-workers, because we were very different and she wasn't the kind person that I usually became friends with. We met in the apartment building where we both lived and she invited me in. We started spending a lot of time together and we became really close friends despite our differences.

The first thing I want to say is that just because your best friend is friends with this person it doesn't mean you have to be. The next thing I want to say to you is that you should choose your friends based on shared interests and shared philosophy. This is the only way you will ever develop true and lasting friendships.

If you do not like the person or do not approve of the things they say or do then I would not surround myself with them. I have a friend who I am totally different from with most of our thinking. But we just don't talk about things that we disagree on. Politics and religion NEVER come up in our conversations because we disagree on those things completely. Other than that our friendship is great! We talk about so many other things instead. But if you just do not like this person than I would not try to be around them often.

I really think that if you do not enjoy hanging out with him and if there is nothing exciting about the talks you had with him - then you should stop hanging out with him. It's okay to stay friends with him but I also think spending less time with him can save you from getting bored.

Hi Mark! Friendship is a relationship between two people who are not blood related! The way you interact with the other will decide your friendship bond with them! TO be clear! you can calculate you percentage of friendship bond by the talk that you do with your friend! However you friend's friend engages you more time it is some wat difficult to avoid talking! As a human all the living beings are equal. Evey person should give respect to other! So considering this you can continue your friendship with your friend's friend! But when he/she does some unforgivable mistake then you can breakup! Till then you can give him respect just like your friend. May you you will be more involved with this person when you have talks about your personals! That is how friendship starts and it grow to new height! But never allow you present friendship go down due to a new friendship!