The feeling of enmity can be considered to be the opposite of friendship. Enmity is a state of animosity, and friendship is a state of mutual trust and affinity. The reason we feel enmity towards someone is also the opposite- we feel hostile toward someone who dislikes us, mistreated us, or wronged us (in other words, they don’t want to be your friend). The only attribute of enmity not opposite of friendship is how it happens. Enmity is usually sparked by quarrelsome words or spiteful actions, intended to hurt a specific person. Friendship isn’t purposeful- it happens naturally, not intentionally, and does not (usually) have a specific target. Unless a bond is desired to further a career or boost popularity, friendships aren’t sought after or forced. Enmity is intended, but friendship is natural.
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mighsblogger 
Oct 15, 2015 @ 16:19:53
This is really interesting. I disagree a little bit in that there are times when we proactively pursue a friendship with someone. Nevertheless, I agree with you that even those relationships will either “happen” or not, regardless of how much we try.
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