The conclusion I got from everything I've read on relationships is this: friendships are built when like-minded people spend meaningful time together. The time

The conclusion I got from everything I've read on relationships is this: friendships are built when like-minded people spend meaningful time together. The time spent together is significant and often underrated in my observations. No: I don't believe you can maintain, even less build, a friendship with only a few hours of occasional monthly talks over coffee. This is no surprise why BJJ courses are renowned for being so efficient at creating and solidifying friendships; you have similar people meeting regularly and struggling toward improving a specific skill. The amount of time spent and the quality of that time will vastly influence the likelihood of friendships forming.