What makes a friend?

My friend Pete and I were IMing (communication is so weird these days) yesterday and we brought up the subject of what makes someone a better friend than others? Our criterion was completely different. I have decided to ask my friends what you believe makes a “friend” a “friend”. Who knows better than the people I consider my friends?

Janice and I were then talking about the same thing last night, we thought this would be a perfect subject for Lets Coffee Talk.

Could you please tell me the 5 attributes that you look for in a “friend” and why, this will give me some data to help others become a better friend to everyone else. It will also allow me to become better.

What do you consider the top FIVE qualities of a “GOOD” friend and WHY?