Friend

The Friend archetype represents a person who is frequently called upon to assist others in a variety of ways, but mostly in the context of day-to-day life. Babysitting, helping to organize special events, or making frequent visits to neighbors who are going through difficult times… all of these are within the purview of the Friend. Such a person is particularly giving and has the rare wisdom to appreciate the value of "being there" for someone who is struggling with "ordinary" things.

The downside to invoking the Friend too often is that eventually such a person is her-or-himself in need of a Friend, and it is very disappointing when one cannot be found. Those who invoke the Friend archetype often must remember to be assertive in saying "no" or asking for help.