The Arithmetic of Friendship

In our world of today no man can ever make an edge without making reference to arithmetic. In what area can we talk about - science, commerce , politics e.t.c, every area make numbers relevant in their dealings.
For example, there would be no meaningful calculation, even equations in science if the knowledge of maths- arithmetic is undermined. Also in politics, where people vote to elect their leader, no winner will emerge if a simple arithmetic is never done.

In school we were taught some arithmetic signs and symbols like addition (+), subtraction (-), division (/) and multiplication (x). This signs make simple calculation to be possible - the calculation that effect our life.

Arithmetic is very useful, virtually in all area of our life. Its knowledge could help us to evaluate how our friends have affected us.

When we examine the activities of our friend, we can clearly see that they are operating the above arithmetic symbols.


Many people had come across friends who never see anything good about them. What they do is to complain bitterly about them. They will even introduces some social vices to them. This type of friendship helps innocent soul to be corrupted- they always pretend to help you but they are taking advantage of your ignorance. This type of friendship is the type that divide you.

The activities of those that subtract you are similar to those of the dividers. They ensure that they always take something away from you. They will never leave you the same way they met you. They are deceitful, liars and they are opportunists.

Those that add to you, always see something good about you, they encourage you not to give up because they believe in your vision. They always think about your advancement. Though they may not be the one that will take you to your promise land, they are part of the process. They are the type that will never leave you until some drastic changes occur in your life.


The multipliers are another type of friends. This type of friendship is the advance of those that add to you. The only difference between the two is that the multipliers ensure that you are ever increasing. They can help you achieve your dreams a reality.They can use everything at their disposal to your advantage. They never mind the amount of time and other resources they spend on you to move forward.

Now you know the four types of friendship.

Those that subtract from you,
Those That divide you,
Those that add to you,
and those that multiply you.

You are entitle to choose anyone that suite you. Remember that you can only attract what you are qualify for. To attract anyone of these, you must be one yourself.


Which type of friend are you? If i were you, I will be the multiplier.