Pantheon of Friends
Anchor
Pros: They are the group planner. They keep up with everyone. They organize all the events and parties.
Cons: Their absence is often felt. If they don’t initiate or plan, the group doesn’t hang. They are the glue that holds everything.
Quiet Companion
Pros: They can handle any news you give them with no reaction. They will never judge who you are or what you’ve done.
Cons: They don’t make a lot of small talk typically. They are not the best partner for a rambunctious outing.
Perennial
Pros: No matter what’s going on, they have a positive or neutral attitude. They are legitimately the chillest person you know.
Cons: They won’t call you out on things they disagree with. You can’t come to them with drama, because they don’t pick sides.
Hype Friend
Pros: Always ready to celebrate you. Often spontaneous and down for anything fun.
Cons: They probably are not around when times are tough. They don’t always remember facts and details about you.
Compass
Pros: They have very strong values, so you can get sage advice from them. They respect your boundaries!
Cons: They have very strong values, so you can’t convince them to do certain things. They communicate their boundaries.
Protector
Pros: They are very loyal to you when no one is around. They are confrontational on your behalf.
Cons: They can confront you also when they are unhappy with the dynamic or the situation.
Vampire
Pros: They are with you through the ups and the downs! They let you vent to them all the time, and they are very open also.
Cons: Since they give a lot of effort, they often want you to reciprocate their level of effort. This can drain a lot of energy if you’re not prepared.
Go-Getter
Pros: You don’t have to guess what they think. They will encourage you to pursue growth.
Cons: They don’t have a lot of time to share or give you. They won’t accept your venting.