In America, I think there are only 3 types of friends. 1. Acquaintances: These are people you have met and chat with sometimes, but rarely see them or talk to them. 2. Friends: People you see often and enjoy spending time with. 3. Best Friends: People you see very often and talk with them about personal things.. Best friends share secrets with each other, talk about relationships, etc... Maybe its just me, but that's how most Americans seem. ^ ^;

a friend is someone who loves you , cares about you , help you in troubles , is someone you can trust , is someone who does all that for you , and doesn't want any benefit .

A friend is a lover, literally. The relationship between Latin amicus "friend" and amo, "I love" is clear, as is the relationship between Greek philos "friend" and phileo "I love." The Germanic root behind this verb is *fri-, which meant "to like, love, be friendly to."

depends on whats your definition of friends.

in China ,there are many kind of people who can be called friends nodding freinds work partners trust friends bosom friends and so on but in my opinion,Firend is a person who can let you have a big smile when you refer to her ,who can let you feel warm,who can help you when you are in trouble,who can company you to spend the wonderful time,who can share your sorrow and happiness,who can point out your weakness and disadvantage,who knows what is your favour thing what is not~~~~~~~~~