5 types of friends, which should be all of us

You, too, have friends, completely unlike each other? With someone we like to relax with someone - talking about life. Someone you can rely on in a risky situation or even knock out on an adventure, which no one else would agree. Experts identify 5 major types of friends, without which, they believe, can not do any one person.

Comedian

Lucinda Rosenfeld, author of four novels and a former columnist for category "Friendship and advice" publication Slate, believes that one with good sense humor will not only help to have fun, but also be able to express the warmth and compassion, and it is easier to experience difficult situations in life.

Recently I and my close friend had to go through a very difficult period, when our parents much pain. In this situation, there was nothing funny about it, but for a whole year, we exchanged views in a humorous way. Each of us has used his own way of describing the suffering, and we often use black humor, comparing, one family situation worse. We laughed to ease our sadness (at least temporarily), and this ability to make each other laugh helped us to survive the tragedy.

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coach

Courtney Makavinta, author of "Respect" and co-founder of Respect Institute - a nonprofit organization that offers young people the tools to work on the formation of self-esteem, believes that each of us must be one that encourages us to improve and move forward.

Because of too much employment, I rarely talk to one of my friends. But in fact, the frequency of our communication is not important. When we cross it activates me. Her pep gives me hope about itself, my future and what I'm doing. Also, my "antidepressant friend" - a very strong personality, it also gives me energy, inspires faith and a desire to achieve their goals, be confident in their own decisions. It recharges my emotional battery until next time, when we get the chance to meet.

Adventurer

Andrea Bonior, Ph.D., a licensed clinical psychologist and author of The Friendship Fix, sure that one of the main types of friends is a person who is willing to take risks and not afraid of bold actions.

Each of us has to be one-adventurer who pushes us to new ideas and actions, which we would never have dared. Some time ago I was so much inspired by one of my friend, a traveler, a child in a child passport stamps longer than most adults, as a result of my husband and I started thinking more seriously about traveling with children. So two years ago we went to autotravel across Canada with our three children, the oldest of whom was only 4 years. You may find that it is very scary. Yes, it is, but we have so much fun that we are going to repeat this venture next summer.

challenging

Mary Ann Dzubak, Ph.D., Washington University, St. Louis, recalled the need to have an honest friend, who is not afraid to challenge you.

One of the traits that we often underestimate others, is honesty. That's why I always admired the friendship of the leaders in the field of women's rights Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony. They lived a very different life. Anthony was alone, and Stanton - and married with seven children. And they continued openly debated on the topics of abstinence, sexual rights and suffrage. But due to the fact that they were able to challenge and educate each other, they have done a lot for the US women. And all the while they remained close friends.

Loyal

Ariane Price, a member of The Groundlings at the famous improvisation troupe in Los Angeles and blogger in Tales of a Real Hollywood Mom, says that everyone should also be one to whom you can show your weaknesses side.

Each of us should be the person to whom you can appear in the worst possible light, and not be afraid of being convicted for their mistakes or rash decisions. Such people not only will not criticize you, but also allow you to express all your emotions, when you need it. I recently had dinner with his girlfriend when they called me and said that I did not have one of the larger roles. After the conversation, I tried to behave as if nothing had happened, but a friend told me that she would have preferred me to express their emotions, rather than sitting all night with a tight smile. Each of us needs a friend, ready to support at a time when we are not in the best shape.

Of course, these 5 types of friends can not be a complete list for each person, but they reflect some of the main traits and characteristics of people who are able to support us, to inspire and to make our lives it's better. And what types of friends you have added to this list, and what value the most in a friendship?