What made them lifelong friends?

Lifelong friendships are often forged through shared experiences, deep mutual respect, and complementary qualities that create strong bonds over time. Here are some examples from various discussions:

1. Theodore Roosevelt and Bill Sewall: Their lifelong friendship had elements of father-son, brotherly, and mentor-student dynamics. Sewall introduced Roosevelt to perspectives outside his affluent background, profoundly influencing his populist views and personal growth 1 .

2. Nick Kefalides' Experience: In the realm of shared struggles and achievements, Kefalides highlights how individuals with similar backgrounds and challenges can form deep connections through common activities, such as joint outdoor ventures, turning acquaintances into lifelong friends 2 .

3. Mike Nichols' Friendships: Nichols had a unique ability to quickly discern whether someone was a lifelong friend or collaborator, often forming deep bonds from initial encounters that lasted decades. These connections were based on mutual respect, shared creativity, and an immediate sense of alignment 3 .

   Lifelong Friendship

   Andrew Vietze

   Brett McKay

   Roosevelt and Sewall formed a lifelong friendship that had elements of father-son, brotherly, and mentor-student dynamics. Sewall, an ordinary American, provided Roosevelt with a perspective that influenced his populist views and aspirations.

   

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4. Harvard Boathouse Friendship: The bond between Michael Horvath and Mark Gainey was nurtured through shared yet individually unique experiences at Harvard's boathouse. Despite not being on the same team, their experiences created a foundational friendship that eventually led to co-founding Strava together 4 .

5. Angela Duckworth's Family Friends: Duckworth points out the strengthening of familial bonds through long-term, routinized interactions with a close-knit group of friends. These deep, platonic relationships enriched their lives and demonstrated the powerful role of consistent, supportive connections in sustaining lifelong friendships 5 .