Unwritten rules on friendships.

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It can be noted that much content here in the 'Social Skills and Making Friends' Forum (and throughout WP) stem from attempts to put words to...............the unwritten rules on friendships; and stretching the 'English Language' beyond its limits in the process; which sometimes leads to further disillusion regarding the Autism Spectrum/HFA!

RELATED: On semantics, the term 'FRIENDS' are applied more often than the term 'FRIEND' - that is, the more 'FRIENDS' a person has, the greater the acceptance in social customs/expectations than a person who has one good 'FRIEND!' - Concerning the Autism Spectrum/HFA, make one good 'FRIEND' is a challenge.

Can it be said that subtle differences in semantics between the terms 'FRIENDS' & 'FRIEND' might adding yet more challenges for Autism Spectrum/HFA?

A "friend, or even "friends," means different things to different people.

My idea of a "friend" is not necessarily someone who is "useful" to me, or is "there for me when I need him/her."

I don't like feeling obligated to anybody.

Thank-you for your response Kraftiekortie.

As mentioned in original post, putting words to the unwritten rules on friendships can become a seemingly futile exercise in semantics - even through the eyes of the Autism Spectrum/HFA!

WP discussion thread: 'Friendships - By Chance & Accident Or.....?' offers further details:
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