just have to be real people, with real true feelings, and thoughts, hearts... its funny though, because all of my friends(me included) are quite the bunch of characters :) Friendship for me has all of these layers and circles. like people orbiting around each other, some super close and others really far away. I luv my sacred inner circle of friends where we share all of our secrets and emotions. I do not think that there is any formula to it, just that magic that happens when two people connect. Totally new to hoopin' and I now have this incredible new circle of friends. luvin' it! - are open and honest - are good-hearted - are laid-back - have a shared interest (not necessary, but helpfully, especially in a new friendship) - have a personailty that is compatible with mine - brave enough to be themselves - are willing to chat/hang out/have both serious and fun times together - like me for me, and build me up