| 1.
The "best friend". This is
the person who knows your darkest secrets, your
most embarrassing moments, and your most painful
insecurities. They also love you anyway--even
though they know all these things. |
| 2.
The "alter ego". This is the
person whose life is the opposite of yours. If
you're single, he or she is married with a family,
if you're an adventurer, he or she is a homebody.
They help broaden your horizons by exposing you
to a variety of different circumstances.
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| 3.
The "work pal". Since most
of us spend more time at work than anywhere else,
this is the person you can trust and talk to at
work on your worst days. They let you vent...and
don't pass it on in the gossip circle. |
| 4.
The "go-to girl/guy". This
is the person you "go to" when you really
need to make a tough decision and can't make up
your mind. They will tell you the right choice
about spending money, taking a vacation, or whatever
mundane thing seems overwhelming. They only have
your best interest at heart, and sometimes they'll
help you take the steps (e.g., book the vacation)
to really make your decision a reality. |
| 5.
The "cerebral match". This
is the person who challenges you intellectually.
They call you out, don't let you off the hook--whatever
it is that you need, they will tell you the truth
on your level. You have mutual respect for each
other. |
| 6.
The "childhood friend". This
is the person that isn't necessarily your oldest
friend, they just have been through several life
stages and changes with you. They love you when
you are a poor college student as much as they
love you when you become successful later in life. |
| 7.
The "mirror image". This is
the person who is just like you, and your lives
seem to mirror each other's in so many ways. You
share similar experiences, so when weird things
happen in your life, talking to that person helps
you know you are not going crazy. |