2. Give you an honest opinion
3. Silences are never awkward with them
4. They provide a shoulder to cry on
5. They have shared interests with them
6. You have the ability to not see each other for long periods but nothing changes
7. They trust your opinion/listens to you
8. They keep your secrets private
9. They would change their plans to help you out
10. They can tell when you are feeling down in the dumps, even when you haven't said anything