Some people prefer to make friends with people who are very much like them while others prefer friends who are very different. There are advantages of both types of (friend). If a man (choose) a friend similar to himself, there is no problem that they will share many common interests. They may have similar goals in life. This means that they will be able (help) each other in achieving their goals. Two people who are very similar will feel (comfort) with each other and may understand each other's feelings better. (they) friendship may be deeper and last longer.
There are also many advantages of (make) friends with someone of opposite interests and even character. In this type of friendship, the two people complement(补充) each other. If one is weak in some ways, other is strong. Two people similar goals may find themselves in competition, those who want different things can always support each other. Those who have different interests can (introduction) each other to new experience and so enrich(丰富) their knowledge.
A friend who is unlike me may be challenging, but a similar friend is familiar and safe.
