Loves you unconditionallyThis one will love you no matter what. She never judges you, will always support you and let you be 'you'. They always listen to you and your ideas, thoughts, life perspectives and make sure you they stand by as a pillar. They go beyond friendship, THEY are your extended family. Their expectation settings are more real than anyone else around you. They let you cry if you need to, they indulge you when you are low, they fight, they argue but without being judgemental or offering unwarranted advice. You may forget their birthday, anniversary or any other important date but it doesn't matter because they still love you.

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Is up for anythingPeople are busy, we get it. But there's nothing more frustrating than having to reschedule your re-re-re-scheduled catch-up. Everyone needs a friend who you can call at the drop of a hat. A friend who says "hell yeah, I'm up for that". That's why it's good to have a mate who you don't need to issue a 28-day notice to just to meet for a frappuccino. It's refreshing (the friend, that is, not necessarily the frappuccino.) This friend is the flexible, no frills friend who makes your life a breeze. Nothing is ever too hard and they're open to doing new things and changing plans at short notice.

Is cooler than youThe world changes quickly and some people are just that little bit better at keeping up with what's hip than we are. They're a beacon of cool. Cool things just flock to them. These are the people who help you to open your eyes, have a flow-on effect for introducing you to other cool people and help to unstick yourself from the rut that's all too easy to get bogged in.

A Fearless AdventurerShe skydives twice a year, takes off on unplanned cross-country roadtrips...We live in a big world where there are so many places to see, people to meet, and experiences to be had, yet so many of us are stuck in our own routines and forget to, well, live. We all need an adventurous friend who will pull us out of our shells and introduce us to new ideas, cultures, philosophies, and activities.

A Friend, Philosopher and GuideThis one pushes you to take up challenges and inspires you to be a better person. The wise mentor in your life doesn’t have to be someone who shares the same occupation or hobbies with you. It’s simply someone who’s a few steps ahead of you in life and has enough wisdom and patience to guide you in the right direction. It can be anyone — a colleague, a friend who’s beyond their years, or an older neighbor — as long as you look up to this person and want to be more like them.