Some people may think that people would not be able to become friends if they have different personalities or interests; however, others may think that it is necessary. Although both sides have its own concrete reasons behind it, I believe that people with different personalities or interests can become friends. There are many reasons but the most essential ones are as follows. First, spending time while getting involved into other people's interest or hobbies will reinforce the relationship. Second, going through hard time together can lead to an intimate relationship.
To begin with, even if two people have different interests or personalities, they can establish a rock solid concrete friendship by sharing their interests or understanding the fact that they can benefit from each other because of different personalities. In today's world, we have a variety of opportunities to participate in numerous activities. However, people tend to be afraid of challenge to do unfamiliar things. They put themselves in a position that they are tired of tedious daily life and yearn for new and adventurous events or hobbies. It is definitely useful for them to have friends who do not have same interests or personalities. This is because friends who are not same with you lead you to experience new activities of which you have not even dreamed. Consequently, sharing their interests and doing activities together will bring closer relationship. Coming from my personal experience, when I was a high school student, I felt so discouraged from standing and speaking in front of many people. However, one of my best friends, who have extrovert personality, introduced me to join a discussion and presentation club. Participating in that club enthusiastically together, I could overcome my shyness and we strengthen our relationship one step closer.
Also, people can become friends while facing troublesome and overcoming it together. Although different people might have personality clashes at first, they can reinforce their ties after they have confronted a burdensome and strived to solve it. For example, when my investment club at the university took part in the competition for analyzing corporation, we had difficulty understanding other people’s personalities and made a progress our assignments properly. However, while spending time together during a week, we could admit different approach to analyze the company and made an effort together for our common goal to won the prize in that contest. Consequently, we could win the second prize and understand each other’s personalities and interest in depth.
In conclusion, through sharing interests and going through difficulties together, different people can have a hard friendship. For these reasons, I definitely believe there is a notion that friendship is possible although two are different in many aspects.