Compassion, trust, and love are just some of the general attributes a person should have to be a friend. I like to believe that the people in my life will always have a place there; but this was not always the case. In the short two years I spent in high school, I can say that I have a large number of acquaintances, but only a few people are worth considering as my friends. As life changes, so do the people you might experience in it. Everyone is unique in their own way and therefore can have different types of relationships with a number of people. First, we are all separated by appearances, then by personality. The people I have allowed to be involved in my life are all different; However, they seem to have many similarities. Few of us have a simple level of compatibility. Ultimately, in our world, it doesn't matter whether they are pretty, smart, slow, or even funny dressed; in short, when any of us needs a friend for any type of situation, we have one. My dearest and closest friend, to whom I tell all the intimate details, is the only person I can trust with all my heart. I tell him everything. She's the first one I call when I feel the need to vent. From how things are going at home, to everything about my relationship; she knows everything. Her relationship advice proves to be most reliable, considering that she has been in a healthy relationship for over two years now. She always knows the right things to say, at exactly the right time. Not only has she always been there for me, but I would also like to think that I have always been there for her too. I could only hope that my advice would prove half as reliable as his. Plus, she always seems to be my shoulder to cry on. Even when we're not together, I can count o...... middle of paper ......uth. My relationship with Lucas is indescribable, but perfect in almost every way. Long story short, it can be difficult to live without even one friend, and yet we all seem to get there. Friends help you through all kinds of situations. I wish I could keep all the friends I currently have, but I realize and understand that the possibility is small. We live and we learn. We grow in and out of friendships based on expectations and changes in our lives. Friends touch your heart briefly and some will stay longer than others. Personality and uniqueness is everything, because no one wants multiple identical friendships, all doing the same thing. With the friendships I have obtained, as long as they respect your beliefs, share the same interest in being your friend and place their full trust in you; there is a good friendship just waiting to happen.