Holding an opposite system of values would limit the potential closeness of a relationship. In my experience, the ability to relate to one another is integral to the development of a true friendship. If you are able to connect on nearly every topic that arises during conversation, it's highly likely that you will find yourself gravitating towards that person and wishing to keep them as a part of your life.
On those topics that you disagree on, you may be more inclined to genuinely listen to their arguments and openly consider altering your own positions, whereas with someone who maintains radically different values than you, their suggestions will be scrutinized and taken with a far greater level of resistance.
Is it possible to maintain a highly developed relationship with someone who has an opposite value system? Certainly, but you're probably not going to fall into one. I've found that those relationships are the result of forced interaction, such as growing up together during childhood, or working together on a long term project that requires constant communication. You must learn to look past the differences and find the few positions that can be compromised on and are perhaps shared.
In everyday life, if interaction with a particular person is not necessary, their value system must align with yours for a friendship to develop. Primarily in cases where interaction is forced do polar opposite friendships develop.
Appreciating someone for who they are (in spite of perceived flaws and differences) is not a passive act when their exterior does not conform to your preferences. You will probably walk away before reaching a friendship level and being able to connect.
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