Why It Makes Sense to Make Friends with People Who Are Different from You
It’s not always the birds of the same feather who need to flock together
“And in the sweetness of friendship let there be laughter, and sharing of pleasures. For in the dew of little things the heart finds its morning and is refreshed.” — Kahlil Gibran
It’s comforting to have friends who are just like us — people who understand us naturally, instinctively. But there is also something worthwhile in pursuing friendships with people who seem very different from us. While it may not always be free from friction, it may become one of the most enriching relationships we’d ever have.
Here are some of the reasons why it makes sense to make friends with people who are different from you:
1. It develops your compassion
It is easy to love those who are like ourselves. We immediately see ourselves in them and we find in them someone who resonate with the core of who we are. But getting along with someone who is our polar opposite allows us to extend our understanding. It carves…
