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A Hard Question About Friendship — Aristotle's three types

Examine your friendships through Aristotle's ancient wisdom and discover which type truly deserves your time and energy.

Rabiaguide
What you’ll practice

This is a reflective practice guided by Rabia. It gives you one honest question to sit with — the kind that moves you from thinking about an idea to working with it.

The reflection itself unfolds in conversation with Rabia, where it adapts to your situation — so you practice it together rather than reading it off the page.

Practice this with Rabia
Begin the reflection in a coaching conversation, where it meets what you’re actually working through.
Understand first
The Circle of Beloved MirrorsSelflessness in Utility FriendshipThe Legacy of Beloved CommunityVirtue Friendship as Soul RecognitionPleasure Friendship as Shared Wonder
Go deeper
Friendship — Aristotle's three types: A Deeper LookFriendship — Aristotle's three types: FoundationsLiving with Friendship — Aristotle's three typesFriendship — Aristotle's three types in PracticeWhy Friendship — Aristotle's three types Matters
Peri
New to this practice?

Peri can explain what this practice is for, help you decide whether it fits what you’re working through, and point you to the right place to begin.

Ready to practice this?

Begin the reflection with your coach, or tell Peri what you’re working through.