Friendship

Peaceful coexistence is an option for animals, birds and people.

Unless one needs to eat someone or scare them off from one’s interests like children, nest or lair, this life skill option involves the least bother, effort and repercussion. It may even constitute a sign of civilisation, however defined, that gentlemanly behaviour that brings status in certain circles one might care for joining.

Affinity is much better! It allows for companionship, friendship and mutually beneficial relationships that enhance quality of life. Nature and human society are full of examples of this. Like-mindedness and mutual attraction culminate through long-term evolution by species or short-term learning by individuals in love of an agape nature. This refers to an advanced, sharing, unselfish love form, not mere parting of the jaws or thighs. Go check it out.

This love adds to the ancient values of truth, beauty and goodness espoused by ancient people like the Greeks. How much brain power does one need to discover these life principles? See for yourself and make good decisions but be careful of them hippos!