Aristotle thinks that a friendship between virtuous people and bad people is imperfect because each individual sees the other as a source of advantage for themselves. Imperfection also comes in because the company is based on the reasonable person’s character or the wrong person’s behavior because those different characters cannot work mutually. Good relationships should be based on Goodwill and trust because wishing well for each other will gain confidence despite the character difference. An imperfect relationship means that one side is oppressed, so resolving a friendship where one feels taken advantage of is essential.
What does Aristotle say about imperfect friendships? Should we try to remain in the relationship or “dissolve” it? Why or why not?
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