How are strong friendships different from romantic relationships? What's the difference?
Are there rules about who gets to be friends with whom, based on age, gender, sex, race, class, etc.?
Howdo people greet a friend? How do they greet a lover?
How physical can friends be with one another? Hold hands? Kiss on the cheek? Share a bed? Walk closely?
Is there any sort of formal ceremony marking the start or end of a friendship?
How "deep" is a friendship? How shallow? How long do they last?
What are friends expected to do when another marries? Has children? Dies? Are there traditions and rites?
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Worldbuilding Through Culture
Genel KurguWorldbuilding is more than just maps! Culture is the WHY we think, believe, and behave the way we do. Creating a believable secondary world, with consistent internal logic, idioms, taboos, and politics can be tricky. Luckily, I'm here to help you de...
