Friendship

Stop and think of the word "friend". Which definition do you most identify with?

1. A person whom one knows, likes, and trusts. 2. A person whom one knows; an acquaintance. 3. A person with whom one is allied in a struggle or cause; a comrade.

Do you feel social networks, texting, e-mail or the Internet have changed the meaning of the word friend to more often include definition #2 or #3 than it would have 10 or more years ago?

Yes, and that's an improvement. Yes, but it's a change for the worse. No

For the rest of this questionaire please consider friend to mean the first definition listed above (or a more restrictive definition if you have one) as these questions are meant to deal with those true "friends" that you like and trust rather than casual acquaintances, comrades, or just people you know.

So for the rest of the questionaire...
A friend is a person whom one knows, likes, and trusts.

Do you believe friendships require a certain minimal investment of time (spending time together, talking, etc) to remain friendships?

Yes No It depends because...

If you answered Yes above, what is the minimum amount of time you can spend together or talk to someone and still consider someone a friend? (if you answered no, just skip this question)

In order to maintain friendships and feel connected I need to communicate with my friends at least...

Once a year Less than once a year Several times a year Once a month Several times a month Once a week Several times a week Almost every day Every day Other

How often do you see or talk to most of your friends?

Less than once a year Several times a year Once a year Several times a year Once a month Several times a month Once a week Several times a week Almost every day Every day

Is it possible to have too many friends?

Yes No

Do you *usually* remain friends with someone you've dated but not been seriously involved with?

Yes No

Do you *usually* remain friends with someone you've been seriously involved with if things don't work out romantically?

Yes No

How many friends either know your deepest darkest secrets or you would tell anything to? (enter a number)

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