I think a friend should be someone you can feel comfortable enough to tell them your personal things, and share stories about your life, complaints; sometimes good situations that happen to you. One thing that comes to mind in particular is being able to share, just your experiences with you boyfriend, for example, or if you're not getting along with your parents. I have a friend that I spend a lot of time with. Usually we get together at school and have lunch, or sometimes afterwards and have coffee. And she's someone who I feel completely comfortable with., and gives me good advice and we also go shopping sometimes. So I think in general a friend is someone who is there for you to share good and bad times.