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Kaylla wrote: ↑Wed Nov 27, 2024 5:18 pm

Age wrote: ↑Wed Nov 20, 2024 12:43 am What is the actual distinction between 'a buddy' and 'a friend', exactly?

I have friends who are teenagers. They can come to my house (normally with their parents knowing where they are), they can ask for my advice, help with homework, help with anything else that I can help with, or even just hang out.

I am their friend and I am also an adult - and they are not. So I will not drink alcohol with them, do stupid shit with them, keep what they are doing secret from their parents (without a good reason - sometimes there is a good reason), etc.

Hope this helps