Irina P. (EII) - The need for friendship

Since childhood, it has always been important for me to have friends. Wherever I found myself, in any group, it was important for me to find a girlfriend. I never considered boys as friends. To me, they were always someone you could fall in love with or just play something with.

I have always had a need for an emotional bond with someone; without it I feel unhappy.

For some reason, I always had the belief that a girl should have only one best friend. In sixth grade, a moment came when my best friend no longer wanted to be friends with me and started spending time with other girls. I took this betrayal very hard, but the need for friendship remained, so I went looking again for someone who could be close to my soul.

Now I still follow the same principle. I have several best friends whom I trust, but I communicate with many people.