Aristotle has states that one cannot be friends with things only human beings. We cannot be friends with these objects because they can never reciprocate friendship. He states that friendship exist where there is good-will between two. Friendship is a necessity in life, one cannot exist in happiness without friendships. The rich and the impoverished both require friendship for different reasons. Friendships add positivity to those involved, these positive factors include refuge, wisdom and carrying out achievements. Aristotle states that those that love and form many friends should be praised because this is an example of their goodness.
Aristotle states that there are three types of friendships. The first is friendship based on utility, where both people derive some benefit from each other. This type of friendship is often temporary and seen in the elderly, middle age and early in life because these bonds are formed out of necessity. The second type is a bond based on pleasure, where both people are drawn to the other’s wit, good looks, or other pleasant qualities. This friendship is shared by the young, these friendships are formed and separated quickly. The decline is rapid due to the ever changing taste of young people. The third and most stable type of friendship is friendship based on goodness, where both people admire the other’s goodness and help one another strive for goodness. The third is friendship based on goodness, where both people admire the other’s goodness and help one another strive for goodness. The friendships last as long as people remain good and there is a mutual desire for each other’s life to be good.