{"id":5819,"date":"2018-01-15T17:00:12","date_gmt":"2018-01-16T01:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/?post_type=essay-writing-blog&#038;p=5819"},"modified":"2018-11-16T10:51:38","modified_gmt":"2018-11-16T18:51:38","slug":"meaningful-friendship-essay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/meaningful-friendship-essay\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Write a Meaningful Friendship Essay (Minus the Cheese)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cTrue friendship isn\u2019t about being there when it\u2019s convenient; it\u2019s about being there when it\u2019s not.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA friend who knows your tears is much more valuable than a lot of friends who only know your smile.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Not a sappy friendship quote kind of person? Are you rolling your eyes just thinking about the cheesiness of these words?&nbsp;If you are, you might be struggling to write an essay about friendship.<\/p>\n<p>You want to write something thoughtful (and something that will get you a good grade), but what can you write about without sounding too cheesy?<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few non-cheesy suggestions for writing a meaningful friendship essay.<\/p>\n<h2>Descriptive Friendship Essay<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/friendship-2156174_640.jpg\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5934\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/friendship-2156174_640-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"friendship essay\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/friendship-2156174_640-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/friendship-2156174_640.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5934 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20333%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"friendship essay\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20333%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/friendship-2156174_640-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/friendship-2156174_640.jpg 640w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/friendship-2156174_640-300x200.jpg\"><\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Writing a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/how-to-write-a-descriptive-essay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">descriptive essay<\/a> might mean you\u2019re writing straight-up description, like describing her long, flowing, beautiful chestnut hair or his amazing almond-shaped blue eyes that can peer into the depths of your soul.<\/p>\n<p>Most descriptive essays, though, aren\u2019t all about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/essay-writing-blog\/show-dont-tell-narrative-essay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">describing something through the five senses<\/a>. They have a focus.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re writing about your friend, think about what makes your friend unique. Maybe she embodies boho fashion. Describe her indigo, flowy, and flowered skirts; her colorful, casual sandals; and her multi-colored beaded jewelry.<\/p>\n<p>Remember, though, descriptive essays rarely stop at description alone, so the <i>real <\/i>focus of your description will likely be something about your friend\u2019s character.<\/p>\n<p>Perhaps her boho fashion is more than fashion. Perhaps it\u2019s a way of life, and her style highlights her free spirit and happy-go-lucky attitude. Explaining how her sense of style mirrors her personality means you\u2019re writing description with a purpose.<\/p>\n<p>Not sure how to put description into a descriptive essay? Check out these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/2-descriptive-essays-bring-page-life\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">two annotated descriptive essays<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Narrative Friendship Essay<\/h2>\n<p>When you write a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/personal-narrative-essay-writing-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">narrative essay<\/a>, you\u2019re generally writing about yourself, so if you\u2019re supposed to be writing about friendship, you simply need to tell a story about your friendship.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re trying to avoid cheesy, sappy stories about how much your friend means to you, writing a narrative can be tricky.<\/p>\n<p>These types of essays lend themselves to sentimental tales that include phrases like, \u201cI don\u2019t know what I would have done without him,\u201d and, \u201cHer friendship means the world to me.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"tm-tweet-clear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-click-to-tweet\">\n<div class=\"tm-ctt-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=What+can+you+write+about+without+sounding+too+cheesy%3F&#038;via=kibin&#038;related=kibin&#038;url=https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/meaningful-friendship-essay\/\" target=\"_blank\">What can you write about without sounding too cheesy?<\/a><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=What+can+you+write+about+without+sounding+too+cheesy%3F&#038;via=kibin&#038;related=kibin&#038;url=https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/meaningful-friendship-essay\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"tm-ctt-btn\">Click To Tweet<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"tm-ctt-tip\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>To avoid these types of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bang2write.com\/2017\/06\/7-more-cheesy-epic-fails-to-avoid-in-your-writing.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cheesy lines<\/a>, try telling a fun story about the time you went fishing and stayed at your uncle\u2019s house on the lake or took a road trip across the state (or even across town).<\/p>\n<p>Write about the excitement and how great it is to have a friend to hang out with and enjoy experiences with. Avoid the sappy \u201cshe\u2019s always there for me\u201d language.<\/p>\n<p>Read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/8-easy-steps-writing-thrilling-narrative-essay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">8 Easy Steps to Writing a Thrilling Narrative Essay<\/a> for more help with narration, and check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/ultimate-guide-perfect-word-choice-essay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Ultimate Guide to the Perfect Word Choice for Your Essay<\/a> for ideas on choosing the perfect non-cheesy words for your narrative.<\/p>\n<h2>Argumentative Friendship Essay<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/arguing-1296392_640.png\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/arguing-1296392_640-300x212.png\" alt=\"friendship essay\" width=\"500\" height=\"353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/arguing-1296392_640-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/arguing-1296392_640.png 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5933 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20353%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"friendship essay\" width=\"500\" height=\"353\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20353%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/arguing-1296392_640-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/arguing-1296392_640.png 640w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/arguing-1296392_640-300x212.png\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>When you think of academic writing, you usually think of long, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/writing-a-research-paper\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">research-based<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/writing-an-argumentative-essay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">argumentative essays<\/a>. If you think of friendship and argumentative essays, your first thought might be the big argument that almost left the two of you enemies.<\/p>\n<p>While this might be the perfect story to tell in your narrative essay, it\u2019s not the best option for an argumentative essay.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, argue something <i>about <\/i>friendship. You might argue why online-only friends are (or are not) true friends or why friendship does (or does not) really matter in our lives.<\/p>\n<p>Whatever you choose to argue, make sure you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/3-types-of-essay-support-that-prove-you-know-your-stuff\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">support your claims with evidence<\/a>. Depending on your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/essay-assignment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">assignment<\/a>, you might use only personal examples, or you might need evidence from sources to support&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/how-to-write-a-thesis-statement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">your thesis<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t<div class=\"blog-cta-simple\">\n\t\t<div class=\"blog-cta-simple-cont\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-cta-simple-header\">Stuck on Your Essay?<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-cta-simple-desc\">Check out thousands of example essays.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-cta-simple-input\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-cta-simple-cont-btn\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"btn btn-warning\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-examples\/blog-landing-essay\" target=\"_blank\">Yes! Show me examples.<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<h2>Definition Essay About Friendship<\/h2>\n<p>It goes without saying that a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/definition-essay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">definition essay<\/a> means you need to define something. If you\u2019re assigned to write a paper about friendship, well then, it looks like you already have something to define!<\/p>\n<p>The challenging part is figuring out <i>how<\/i> to define a friend. Skip the dictionary definition, and think about what friendship means to you.<\/p>\n<p>Does it mean a person who stands by you no matter what? Is a friend someone who will give you his lecture notes even if you decided to skip class just because you felt like sleeping in?<\/p>\n<p>You might also define friendship by what it is <i>not<\/i>.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, you might feel that a true friend would not rat you out to your parents or a teacher. Or you might believe that true friends would not expect you to do something dishonest or to lie for them.<\/p>\n<p>Looking for a few more ideas for your definition essay? Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-examples\/the-definition-of-friendship-and-the-development-of-my-friendship-with-denisse-WkUk61XQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">this example definition essay about friendship<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/soldier-870399_640.jpg\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5932\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/soldier-870399_640-300x195.jpg\" alt=\"friendship essay\" width=\"500\" height=\"325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/soldier-870399_640-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/soldier-870399_640.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5932 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20325%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"friendship essay\" width=\"500\" height=\"325\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20325%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/soldier-870399_640-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/soldier-870399_640.jpg 640w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/soldier-870399_640-300x195.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Compare and Contrast Friendship Essay<\/h2>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/how-to-write-a-compare-and-contrast-essay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">compare and contrast essay<\/a> is just that\u2014an essay that compares and contrasts.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re writing about friendship, you could compare two friends, though depending on what you write, it might not be the best idea to let them actually <i>read <\/i>your essay.<\/p>\n<p>Okay, on second thought, maybe simply comparing friends isn\u2019t the smartest strategy for a compare and contrast essay.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, try comparing <i>types <\/i>of friendships. (This means you can leave out names.) You could compare and contrast acquaintances and close friendships, or online versus real-life friendships, or male and female friendships.<\/p>\n<p>Remember, the key to writing a strong compare and contrast essay is to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/how-to-narrow-a-topic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">narrow your focus<\/a> to two or three key points of comparison.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, if you\u2019re comparing male and female friendships, you might discuss communication styles, time spent together, and length of friendships.<\/p>\n<p>Struggling to get started? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/compare-and-contrast-essay-outline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Try outlining to overcome writer\u2019s block<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>A Few Miscellaneous Friendship Essay Ideas<\/h2>\n<p>Are the above essay ideas just not working for you? Consider one of these suggestions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/6-simple-steps-to-write-a-better-process-essay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">how-to essay (or process essay)<\/a>&nbsp;about cultivating friendships.<\/li>\n<li>A step-by-step guide explaining how to argue with your friends (and still stay friends).<\/li>\n<li>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/how-to-write-a-literary-analysis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">literary analysis<\/a>&nbsp;of friendships in children\u2019s books, novels, or short stories.<\/li>\n<li>An analysis of how friendships are portrayed (or stereotyped) in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/10-cinematic-techniques-you-need-to-know-for-a-better-essay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">films<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>An argument of why it\u2019s impossible (or absolutely necessary) to be friends with your siblings and\/or your parents.<\/li>\n<li>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/how-to-write-a-research-paper\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">research paper<\/a> examining friendships (or frenemies) and mental health.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>You\u2019ve Got a Friend in Me<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/teddy-2184987_640.jpg\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5931\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/teddy-2184987_640-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"friendship essay\" width=\"500\" height=\"749\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/teddy-2184987_640-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/teddy-2184987_640.jpg 427w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5931 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20749%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"friendship essay\" width=\"500\" height=\"749\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20749%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/teddy-2184987_640-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/teddy-2184987_640.jpg 427w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/teddy-2184987_640-200x300.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a little more help in writing a meaningful friendship essay, here are a few additional suggestions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Work on paragraph structure, and get help by reading <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/anatomy-perfect-essay-paragraph-structure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Anatomy of the Perfect Essay Paragraph Structure<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Try writing something other than the standard 5-paragraph essay. Learn more by reading <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/5-paragraph-essay-structure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Breaking Out of the 5-Paragraph Essay Structure<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Finally, use your friends wisely. Your friends at Kibin are always ready to help with revision and editing suggestions, so <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-editing-proofreading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">send your draft our way<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Happy writing, my friend!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cTrue friendship isn\u2019t about being there when it\u2019s convenient; it\u2019s about being there when it\u2019s not.\u201d \u201cA friend who knows your tears is much more valuable than a lot of friends who only know your smile.\u201d Not a sappy friendship quote kind of person? Are you rolling your eyes just thinking about the cheesiness of &hellip; <\/p>\n<div class=\"blog-read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/meaningful-friendship-essay\/\" class=\"more-link btn btn-primary\"><b>Read more<\/b><span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;How to Write a Meaningful Friendship Essay (Minus the Cheese)&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":7363,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[147,166],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How to Write a Meaningful Friendship Essay (Minus the Cheese)<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Want to write a thoughtful friendship essay without sounding cheesy? 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