A friend is one who warms you by his presence, trusts you with his secrets, and remembers you in his prayers. A friend is one who gives you a spark of assurance when you doubt your ability to fulfill your noblest aspiration, to climb your special mountain, to reach your secret goal. A friend is one who helps you bridge the gaps from loneliness to fellowship, from frustration to confidence, from despair to hope, from setbacks to success. A friend is one who is available to you, understanding of you, and patient with you. Friends are an important part of a person's life.
Friends take work and make work but good friends also give so much in return.
When I was married I never felt the need to cultivate friendships. My husband was my best friend, and my sisters were my other friends. I did have acquaintances, but I didn't count them as friends. I didn't feel I could pick up a phone and call them anytime or ask them for favors. I didn't feel like I could drop by their houses without calling first.