Is it ok to be friends with someone entirely different from myself?

[HappyWoman34]

I am humble now that I’m older. I come from a middle class family and grew up in a middle class environment. I feel that I am no more or less important than anyone else and I’m up front. My new friend takes pride in her wealth and private schooling and cares about being seen in the right places. She’s proud, less up front and wants us to be seen in ‘the best areas.’ I only go to them because it’s important to her. We’re totally different in every possible way, except for liking each other, as we’re both good people.

[ohsheeT]

There is a reason for everything in this world that we do sometimes we are put in people's lives to either teach them to guide them or to give them a message of some sort and vice versa this is a moment in time and if it's done right you will grow she will grow but no matter what there's a message there for the both of you I would take the opportunity because it's life there's always something positive no matter the outcome you will find something positive from this

[najekim]

A variety of friends (from high brow to gutter dweller) speaks highly of the character of a person, IMHO.

[provokeesmokee]

Of course it's ok.

Personally I'd find her flaunting exhausting, but if you two like each other and that doesn't bother you, of course it's ok.

[On_cloud_wine]

As long as they appreciate and respect you

[petitedollbabee]

Ofcourse. Opposites attract, both romantically or platonically. My best friend is the complete opposite of myself.

[HappyWoman34]

Mine too. A real introvert. But we’re practically joined at the hip.

[LaFemmeFatale_1]

I enjoy having friends who are totally different, gives me different perspectives about life.

[Simslover92]

It's always good to make friends with people much different from yourself/that comes from different backgrounds. I say totally go for it.

[Anonymous]

In general, friends we are "entirely different from" won't stick.

The only thing you need to consider is what matters to you as her friend. If your worried about her way of being, work out quietly what your unconfortable with and have a chat about things in as neutral a way as possible (aka not taking a particular side).

Its difficult to be friends with people who are far removed from matters important to us, but it also makes life richer and we gain insight.

[xoxosilentgirl]

sure, as long as both feeling comfortable in the friendship

[gothbxtch]

rich people can really suck sometimes, but ir she’s nice, then go for it

[boobliker]

you have hit the nail on its head here stay with it it will hold you in good standing later.

[Wise4myage]

Sure, but she sounds very vain.

[strateguy632]

go for it

[Anonymous]

Of course.

[Anonymous]

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