Is it good to make friends with someone you have nothing

in common with even values and beliefs? I think it’s better to make friends with people that you share common interests with .

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Carissimi · 70-79, F

I don’t see how that kind of friendship is sustainable. I’ve had friends where we had different values and beliefs on some things, but you need some core values in common, or you have nothing to build a friendship upon.

ravenwind43 · 51-55, F

@Carissimi I agree. You have to have commonalities. In fact, friendship begins when we recognize our self in others. If there zero to go on it won't be sustainable.

Carissimi · 70-79, F

That’s it... recognizing ourselves in others, which gives rise to rapport and empathy. It’s the same with literature. If we don’t identify (in some way, if not all) with the protagonists, we won’t enjoy or read the book. @ravenwind43