People you say “hello” to in the hall, but you don’t make a point to see them socially
Ex: Classmates you recognize, friends of friends, neighbors who live in your area, people who ride the same bus you do, etc.
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Casual Friends
These are friends who come into your life because of a special interest or a common purpose.
Ex: Someone you’re assigned to work with on a science project, someone who’s on the debate team with you, attends your church, etc.
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Close Friends
Friends with whom you may have no special interest other than talking and sharing your feelings, thoughts, and ambitions. You can argue and express different opinions without being afraid of spoiling the friendship.
Ex: Friends you hang around with, go to the movies with, whose homes you visit and who you invite into your home.
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Intimate friends
These friends have the freedom to tell you the truth, no matter how it may affect you. They know all about you and you know all about them. Nothing is kept from the other. Intimate friends don’t just appear in our lives, but develop through the stages of friendship from acquaintance up to the higher level of intimatcy.