Stages of Friendship
Talking to someone only because you are in the same class or job
What is Role Delimited Interaction?
This type has a small group of close, long-term friends
What is Discerning?
A friendship with trust, support, and respect
What is a Healthy Friendship?
Friendships are chosen, not forced
What is Voluntary?
You only talk to someone at work and nowhere else
What is Role Delimited Interaction?
You talk often but only about the situation (like school or work)
What is Friendly Relations?
This type makes friends easily in different situations
What is Acquisitive?
A friendship where someone shares your secrets
What is a Toxic Friendship?
Both people are equally important in the relationship
What is Equality?
You used to be best friends but now barely talk
What is Waning Friendship?
You start hanging out outside of your normal roles
What is Moves Toward Friendship?
This type has friends based on life stages (like school, jobs)
What is Independent?
A friendship that is fun but actually bad for you
What is a Problematic Friendship?
Both people must participate for a friendship to work
What is Mutual Involvement?
Your friend only calls when they need a ride
What is a Toxic Friendship?
You have your own inside jokes and norms as friends
What is Nascent Friendship?
This type values deep, long-term connections the most
What is Discerning?
A friendship that is unhealthy and not enjoyable at all
What is a Deviant (Toxic) Friendship?
Friendships involve feelings and emotions
What is Affective?
You and a friend hang out once a year but are still close
What is a Dormant Friendship?
The friendship is strong and stable over time
What is Stabilized Friendship?
This type collects many friendships over time
What is Acquisitive?
A friendship that is still healthy but not enjoyable anymore
What is a Waning Friendship?
Friendships are built between unique individuals
What is Personal?
You feel judged but also accepted in a friendship
What is Judgment/Acceptance Dialectic?