Section 3: Friendship Dialectics

Question 1

Friendship Dialectics (opposites) def

Answer 1

tension b/w 2+ contradictory elements in a system.

• 4 principles
• common sources of conflict in platonic friendships.

Question 2

Four principles

Answer 2

1. freedom to be dependent & independent.
2. Using friendship for affection or utility
3. we feel judgmental towards friend, but believe friendship should be about acceptance. (work-out & coexist)
4. think should tell truth abt how we feel (expressiveness), but want to protect friends (protectiveness).