nakulanb Posted January 20, 2023 Report Share Posted January 20, 2023 They don't have to think exactly like me or be an Objectivist, simply they must be kind folks that are passionate about life. What about you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RationalEgoist Posted January 20, 2023 Report Share Posted January 20, 2023 Very good question! Rand identified the essence of friendship as a response to values. I agree with her, although I think something like temperament is also important in regards to who I would find pleasing. Being an introvert, I would not find qualities such as aggressiveness, intensity, or boldness appealing. I'd prefer someone mild-mannered, quiet, shy, cautious, modest, and reflective. In regards to virtues, I need not repeat the list from Galt's speech. I would not say that I respond to the same character traits regardless of the sex. In other words, there are traits I would find appealing in a girl which would be unappealing (or unimportant) in a guy. (As a side-note, just like Rand I don't really believe in the idea of having friends of the opposite sex, but to each their own). Something that I've sort of learned over time is not to place people in boxes. Each individual is their own and everyone possesses their uniquely stylized character making them truly distinct. Sometimes you just know that someone is a good fit for you, and I find that overanalyzing their character can ruin the organic spark that made them appealing to you in the first place. nakulanb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RupeeRoundhouse Posted February 15, 2023 Report Share Posted February 15, 2023 I also value in friends their sense of life, namely one with a zest—a love—for life. The journey of life is best traveled with like-minded individuals! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.