What are the disadvantages of having friends that differ from you?

Answer 1

The disadvantages of friendship are that it's an emotional relationship. There will be good times, but there will most definitely be bad times, also, and you'll have to work through them in order to keep the friendship alive.

You have to be prepared to give things up for your friends, and you'll have to put up with their quirks and problems no matter how annoying.

Answer 2

Disadvantages Of FriendshipsSome disadvantages of friendships include:

• You have fights
• Your friends can turn against you
• You can be left out by others
• You can be teased
• You could be bullied
• People talk about you behind your back
• You can be ignored
• You could be abused or hassled
• You could be expected to take the blame for every problem
• You could be held to higher standards of thinking and behavior by your friend
• You could be judged negatively if you do not measure up to such higher standards
• You could discover the two of you have different values in some areas, which may make your friend act defensive and hostile, especially when there is strong disagreement
• In conjunction with the foregoing item, one person may become aggressive and hostile when that person discovers that you have different values in some areas especially when there is strong disagreement, in other words, it's a two way street

Answer 3

* Unless they are into drugs or crime then there is no disadvantages to having friends that differ from you and it's an enrichment in life. You can learn different cultures and have on heck of a lot of fun. Some friends may be on the quiet side and these are the friends you need when you want peace; some friends that are ready to watch your back and other friends who can laugh and joke with you, yet cry with you or put an arm around your shoulder when you need it. Good friends come in many different races, personalities and ages.

Answer 4

There are no disadvantages. It is so awesome. Half the time you don't even half to ask them. They just get the hint.

Answer 5

ur old frnds might feel a little jealous but then they'll like the new frnd too. i think i know it.

Answer 6

One of the set backs for having friends is bad habits. People are attracted to character, if have good character people will always flock around you.