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<blockquote data-quote="Schwarzwald" data-source="post: 65961" data-attributes="member: 544">The jump from acquaintance to friend usually happens when you move past the &#039;polite&#039; stage. An acquaintance is someone you keep things &#039;smooth&#039; with, you talk about the weather, work, or hobbies, but you never really show them the messy parts of your life. It’s low-stakes. If you stopped seeing them tomorrow, your life wouldn&#039;t change much. A friend is someone you&#039;ve built &#039;skin in the game&#039; with.If an acquaintance cancels, you’re relieved you get a night off. If a friend cancels, you’re actually bummed because you wanted their company.A friend is someone you can call when your life is falling apart and you don&#039;t feel like you have to apologize for &#039;bothering&#039; them. You don&#039;t have to agree on everything. A real friend can think you&#039;re being an idiot about something and tell you to your face, but they’ll still help you fix the mess afterward.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Schwarzwald, post: 65961, member: 544"] The jump from acquaintance to friend usually happens when you move past the 'polite' stage. An acquaintance is someone you keep things 'smooth' with, you talk about the weather, work, or hobbies, but you never really show them the messy parts of your life. It’s low-stakes. If you stopped seeing them tomorrow, your life wouldn't change much. A friend is someone you've built 'skin in the game' with. If an acquaintance cancels, you’re relieved you get a night off. If a friend cancels, you’re actually bummed because you wanted their company. A friend is someone you can call when your life is falling apart and you don't feel like you have to apologize for 'bothering' them. You don't have to agree on everything. A real friend can think you're being an idiot about something and tell you to your face, but they’ll still help you fix the mess afterward. [/QUOTE]

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