The International Day of Friendship was proclaimed in 2011 by the UN General Assembly with the idea that friendship between peoples, countries, cultures, and individuals can inspire peace efforts and build bridges between communities.
The resolution places emphasis on involving young people, as future leaders, in community activities that include different cultures and promote international understanding and respect for diversity. --United Nations
Read more about this in the General Assembly Documents.
According to the Merriam-Webster definition, a Best Friend is a person's closest and dearest friend, OR a person's most desirable or valuable possession or resource. But how do you know if you have truly found your best friend? What makes a friend the best? What makes a friend? Have a look at some of the articles we have found below and see if you have yourself a good and true best friend.
Here are some of our suggestions for how to celebrate National Best Friends Day:
We meet new friends in some of the likeliest and unlikeliest of places. Whether it is through school or through the jobs that you take, friends can be found everywhere. But can people really be friends forever? Or will people outgrow the friendships they've made? Is it okay to let a friendship go? What are the signs of outgrowing a friendship? Are there ways for friendships to evolve? Find some of the answers you are looking for in the articles below.
Two Friends Tell the Story of their reunion after years of Separation
Children's Perceptions of Close Peer Relationships
Best Friends Forever? Race and the Stability of Adolescent Friendships
Friendships change and age with us
Development, Ecology, and Evolution of a Friendship
Believe it or not, there are different types of friendships one can have. Some people say 3, 4, or 5 types, but Dr. Suzanne Degges-White says there are 7 different types of friendships. Learn about these friendships and read some articles to help distinguish what kinds of friends you have.
The age-old question that has everyone stumped. Can Men and Women just be friends? Strictly platonic? No romance whatsoever? Look through some of the articles below to learn more about why this subject can be so confusing.
Same-sex and Opposite-sex best friend interactions among high school juniors and Seniors
Why boys and girls can never, ever be friends
Platonic relationships aside, there can also be a lot of differences when it comes to same-sex friendships. Apparently, there can be enough differences that there are plenty of studies showing the differences between male and female relationships. Check out those articles below!
Gender Differences in Adolescents' Behavior Conflict Resolution Tasks with Best Friends
Teen girls' friendships are stronger than boys'
Why friendships among men are so important
One of the many difficulties of getting older is making new friends. This can come about because of changing locations, new opportunities, or simply because you are going as a person. It can be daunting, to say the least, but not impossible. Look at some of the articles below for guidance on how to make more friends as an adult.
How to make and keep friends as an adult
How to make friends as an Adult
How to make friends as an Adult in the UAE
