It appears that, for some, friendship means being surrounded with people of similar ideas and views about life. While others consider that, different ideas and opinions are essential for a balance relationship. In my opinion, associating people with different thoughts and attitudes are a necessity for a person’s well-being and growth. This essay will examine both the opinions and the reasons for my decision will be discussed.
To start with, “Birds of a feather flock together” statement is true, for people who value the companionship of people, who share the same beliefs, ideas and thoughts. This builds harmony and companionship, with lesser conflicts and problems among friends; easy to get along and cultivate a long lasting friendship. For example, a group of friends who shun alcohol could spend an enjoyable evening together, engaged in a sport activity or sharing a simple dinner or listening to music. However, if an opinion of one differs from the others, the consensus might be reduced.
On the other hand, people with contrasting opinions, view the world differently and broaden the horizon; prompts a person to consider and analyse many aspects. It encourages being different, and respecting each other’s ideas. Furthermore, constructive criticism builds character and tolerance. Diversified information could be considered in instances when a person is undergoing a difficulty. Considering all the angles will provide the best solution.
In conclusion, while friends of same beliefs bring emotional stability, I do believe differently thinking people add colours to life and encourages reaching beyond. Therefore, it is beneficial to have move out of the comfort zone. 
It appears that, for  
some
, friendship means  
being surrounded
 with  
people
 of similar  
ideas
 and views about life. While others consider that,  
different
  ideas
 and  
opinions
 are essential for a balance relationship. In my  
opinion
, associating  
people
 with  
different
 thoughts and attitudes are a necessity for a person’s well-being and growth. This essay will examine both the  
opinions
 and the reasons for my decision will  
be discussed
.
To  
start
 with, “Birds of a feather flock together” statement is true, for  
people
 who value the companionship of  
people
, who share the same beliefs,  
ideas
 and thoughts. This builds harmony and companionship, with lesser conflicts and problems among friends; easy to  
get
 along and cultivate a  
long lasting
 friendship.  
For example
, a group of friends who shun alcohol could spend an enjoyable evening together, engaged in a sport activity or sharing a simple dinner or listening to music.  
However
, if an  
opinion
 of one differs from the others, the consensus might be  
reduced
.
On the  
other
 hand,  
people
 with contrasting  
opinions
, view the world  
differently
 and broaden the horizon; prompts a person to consider and  
analyse
  many
 aspects. It encourages being  
different
, and respecting each  
other’s
  ideas
.  
Furthermore
, constructive criticism builds character and tolerance. Diversified information could  
be considered
 in instances when a person is undergoing a difficulty. Considering all the angles will provide the best solution. 
In conclusion
, while friends of same beliefs bring emotional stability, I do believe  
differently
 thinking  
people
  add
  colours
 to life and encourages reaching beyond.  
Therefore
, it is beneficial to have  
move
 out of the comfort zone.