While people spend more time at work than at home, making friends at the office can provide benefits but also risks. A true friend is someone who listens, helps when needed, and is trusted and respected. Strong workplace friendships can boost productivity but may also cause employees to overlook poor behavior or share too much personal information. Psychologists argue true friendship is difficult in a work environment due to issues like money and status. Overall, maintaining appropriate boundaries is important when developing workplace friendships.