About friends

Through the days of our life we stumble upon many . With some of them is love at first sight (love as in agape not eros), others we hate from the moment we lay our eyes on them and others just pass away unnoticed. How can we tell if the one we just met will be our friend for life, our enemy or just one of the many faces we won"t see again. ? Is it really necessary to put him/her to a test or can we know for sure from the begining ?

I don't think you can tell right away because of two factors: (1) it is difficult to know how much of what a person is projecting is their true self down deep, and how much is a presentation -- we all do this to some extent; (2) to some extent friendship is influenced by circumstances, so that if you don't have a chance to spend a lot of time  together you may never develop the deep friendship.

I think a big part of friendship depends on shared experiences. You have a history together that means something to both of you.

I agree with what you said in #2 but I think there is a way to tell , almost 100% sure, from the begining , if you'll have a good relation with the person in front of you . When I will clear my thoughts better I will try to explain what I mean by this.

P.S. I hope you don't find my english too hard to understand .

depends on many  factors, just like 'love at the first sight' chemistry ...etc...but most of all - it's YOU, yourself, ..because not many are capable of true friendship and love...it's sacrificing  your all and having compassion that never outgrows any age...having a friend is also part of growing and not imposing yourself and just being there for him,,, true friend will never betray you,,,like your dog,,ha-ha...I like Camus qoute :

Don't walk in front of me, I may not follow; Don't walk behind me, I may not lead; Walk beside me, and just be my friend.