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    A friend's interpretation of one's strengths and weakness... — Carmelics
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    Supports→The self that a friend perceives is at least partly a product of the friendship itself.

    A friend's interpretation of one's strengths and weaknesses can cause one to develop a new self-understanding.

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    Cocking & Kennett (1998), in what might be a development of Rorty (1986/1993), offer an account of close friendship in part in terms of the friends playing a more active role in transforming each other’s evaluative outlook: in friendship, they claim, we are “receptive” to having our friends “direct” and “interpret” us and thereby change our interests. To be directed by your friend is to allow her interests, values, etc. to shape your own; thus, your friend may suggest that you go to the oper

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