Symbiosis Mutualism

We all ever heard the word symbiosis in Biology class, right? If not, here is a brief explanation. Symbiosis means a relationship between two creatures living close together and depending one another in certain ways. There are 3 types of symbiosis, which are:

• Symbiosis Parasitism: A parasitic relationship is a kind of symbiosis in which one member of the relation gets a benefit while the other one is harmed in order to give the benefit to its interactant.
• Symbiosis Commensalism: A commensal relationship is a kind of symbiosis in which one member of the relation gets a benefit while the other one is neither harmed nor benefited.
• Symbiosis Mutualism: A mutual relationship is a kind of symbiosis in which two members of the relation benefit each other.

That's a brief explanation on symbiosis in term of Biology. And here I am, wanna relate this thing in social life. When we socialize with others and build relationship with them, these three types of symbiosis happen. Have you ever realized it? Now think and remember, all relationships you have whether they are with your families, friends, boyfriend, girlfriend, co-workers, neighbours, and all people around you, are consisting of the three symbioses. Here you go, some examples of symbioses with your friends:

• Symbiosis Parasitism (So-called friends): We all have relationship with people who only think of themselves. When they need some help, they immediately come and ask us to help them. They don't care if we can help them or not, they think it is our duties and responsibilities to help them, like always. But when we need some help from them, where are they? Gone with the wind. They don't care and don't wanna know, they are only friends for fun. Worse, they be friends with us with hidden intentions to get benefits from us. For instances, if you are rich, they be friends with you only because of your money. When you hang out with them, you're gonna be the one who pay all things and goodies. If you are smart, they be friends with you only because of your brain. When you have some school tasks or projects, you will be the one who do it while they laze around. But all of you will get same high scores for all efforts you do, alone. Do you have any friends with this kind of type? The persons who always rely on you and give nothing back, even a 'thank you'. Better you stay away from them because sooner or later they will harm you to the root.
• Symbiosis Commensalism (Just friends-we-know): This kind of relationship happens in our life too, usually with people who are not very close with us or with people we know for short term. They get benefits from us without any intentions to harm us. With this kind of people, you better not be too close and just be acquaintances with them. Who knows, our relationship with them might turn into the parasitic one.
• Symbiosis Mutualism (Best friends): Lucky you to have this kind of symbioses in your life! You and your friends benefit each other. When they need some help, you will help them sincerely and so will them. It's hard to find friends like this since most of friends we have, with no doubt, are the parasitic ones disguising in a mask called "Best Friends Forever". When you feel so insecure with your life, your friends will be there to comfort you not keep distances away from you. When they see you struggling so hard to face your hardships, they will not just watch in silence but they will encourage you. They will encourage you sincerely with no sweet yet fake words or some kinds of lip service but with true actions. You will not be shy to share your secrets or embarrassing problems with them because you know you trust them and you know they will soothe you. They are the ones you always can count on. Their shoulders are the places you always can lean on.

We may have many friends anywhere. We may be friends with anyone. But, only a few of them can be our best ones. Trust the ones who we really can trust.
If you wanna have your own best friends, the people who are sincere with you, you have to be sincere with them too. That's why, it's called mutual.