'''''Friendship''''' is a type of
interpersonal relationship that is found among
humans and among
animals with rich intelligence, such as the higher
mammals and some
birds. Individuals in a friendship relationship will seek out each other's company and exhibit mutually helping behavior.
Friendship is a topic of study of
sociology,
anthropology and
zoology. Various theories of friendship have been proposed, among which are
social psychology,
social exchange theory,
equity theory, relational dialectics, and attachment styles.
See Interpersonal relationships
Etymology
The English word is of Germanic origin, and related to the Old English
fréond with the same meaning, and the Old Teutonic
frijôjan, to love.
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See also
Category:Interpersonal relationships
de:Freundschaft
fr:Amitié
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