When we look at our groups of friends, we find all sorts of people within this group. It's what makes our friends and our friendships special. One thing that makes our friend groups work is that we all have different ways of approaching things and dealing with life. I believe there are thousands of types of people in this world, but I think these are five of the most common.
1. The Dreamer
There's always that one friend I like to call a dreamer. It's that one friend who believes in unicorns and rainbows, sometimes lacking a proper view of reality and the world. Now this is not necessarily a bad thing per se, it just makes it harder when the real world hits you hard. This friend is great when you're looking for positivity and encouragement. You know they'll always be there to make you feel better and to remind you that life goes on. They believe that everyday is fantastic and you live the dream every moment. Think of their motto like "The Lizzie McGuire Movie"...
...and don't even think about lying, I know you know those words by heart and sang them as you read them.
2. The Realist
On another note, there's the realist. Like a friend would, they'll always be there for you, but they focus on helping you with the reality of a situation and what that means for you. Sometimes you need this friend around to bring you back down to Earth when your head is thinking of all these "what if"s. There are times when it's easiest to talk to this person because they won't sugarcoat it. They don't just tell you what you want to hear, they give it all to you, whether you're ready for it or not. Sometimes we all need a reality check, and sometimes we all need to talk to that one friend who embraces your worries.
3. The Loyalist
Then there's the loyalist. That's the one friend that is 100% biased in any situation that comes to you. They will ALWAYS have your back and constantly have your best interest at heart. There's always that one friend who is so completely and utterly loyal that it's inspiring. To have that kind of loyalty is not something you see in everyone. It takes a special person to be the loyalist because being loyal is hard, especially when you don't agree with a situation or outcome, but you stay with your friend because that's just it, you're loyal. You aren't going anywhere no matter how hard they push and shove, you're here to stay, which is something everyone needs.
4. The Comedic Relief
There's that one person who is what I like to call the comedic relief of a situation. This is the type of person who always has some sort of funny or sarcastic comment to ease the situation. They're the type of person you can usually find dancing around, rapping, or even singing to get a laugh or smile. Because they're so outgoing, people are usually drawn to them and like being around them because they're just easy to have a conversation with and joke around with. These people make really good friends in the way that nothing is ever awkward with them because they'll either call it like they see it or make a sassy comment to get a laugh. Sometimes they don't even mean to do anything, they're just naturally funny or have really bad luck. For example, picture me trying to find something to say in a conversation and then boom a waitress drops a drink on my friend. See, bad luck, still funny.
5. The Risk Taker
In each friend group, there's that one person who's down for anything at any moment. Their motto in life is to take as many risks as they possibly can, because you never know when you won't be able to anymore. That fear that some people have about saying the wrong thing or doing the wrong thing is nonexistent for these types of people. These are the kind of people who portray a strong sense of self, but they're the best kinds of friends to have because they make you go out of your comfort zone and try all sorts of new things you never would have tried before.
All in all, these types of people are all great to be around because they not only encourage you to explore new things, but they also have your back, and give you a sense of comfort. These personalities work so well within a friend group because they balance each other out. I'm not saying each person is one specific category, people can be in multiple categories, but that's what makes it work. I believe that each one of us has a little of each of these inside us, it just depends on what the situation is and who's around us. It's human nature to be able to read people, and reading people allows us to determine which kind of personality approach works best in giving advice or dealing with a situation.
