Was reading this article in COSMO "7 Friends you need (and the 7 you definitely don't!) Was wondering what would my friends label me as. Hopefully I'm a FRIEND YOU NEED!
1. The Frank Truth Teller
With absolute love, she'll tell you things you don't want to hear but need to, such as, "He doesn't treat you like he loves you", "You're drinking too much" and "Pull yourself together!" You'll know when you can trust her opinion and advice when you're faced with hard choices because she's not afraid of making herslf unpopular and you don't doubt her loyalty or motives.
2. The Gem Who's Always Up for Anything
She's always game, whether it's for a night on the town, a coffee or a shopping spree. She's a trusted pick-me-up and an uncomplicated fall-back you don't need to schedule weeks in advance, and her adventurous, fearless spirit is infectious. She can be depended on when you find yourself high and dry, at a loose end, dumped or jut with a serious case of cabin fever.
3. The Ultra-hip Trendsetter
She'll help you to stay hip and cool, introduce you to new trends and interesting people, make sure you keep up with everything from lingo to vlogging, and ensure you don't get stuck in a rut and wake up in elasticated jeans.
4. The Private Pal
She doesn't mix in the same social circle - but this is her strength. Nothing you confide in her will do the rounds so you can be as goofy, philosophical or vulnerable as you like without it shadowing you at the next party. She offers not only that privacy but also the chance of making new connections with her other friends.
5. The Buddy from Way Back
You can't be anything other than your authentic self with her: she'll see straight through any pretentious act you're trying on. She'll also suss out when you're not showing difficult emotions, such as hurt or anger, and probably help you deal with them because she understands the entire context of your life. In other words, when you withdraw because someone teases you about your dodgy eyesight, she knows you were called "Four Eyes" as a kid. She really gets you.
6. The Cheerleader
Plain and simple, she's a fan. She's not as edgy/ successful/ pretty/ popular/ clever as you are, and she admires and adores you but not in a creepy, stalker way. She can be counted on to boost your ego and help you move house - and she'll always come to your parties.
7. The Man Friend
He's someone you don't have a sexual connection with but who truly likes you. He'll defend your honour when another guy badmouths you and explains why your boyfriend's anniversary amnesia yet clear memory of the 2010 World Cup final is totally normal. He'll give you a taste of what it feels like to be one of the boys, and (biggest bonus) he has a suit and can accompany you to dull plus-one functions and make you laugh while you're there.
The 7 F(r)iends you Definitely don't need
a) The virtual frenemy
Ignoring her Facebok request felt too bitchy; now her overly familiar, suggestive comments on your every posts are pure cringe.
b) The buddy who bails
She always drops you just before your arranged meeting time.
c) The 'yawn' boyfriend basher
She complains constantly about her crappy relationship but never does anything about it.
d) The favour junkie
You only hear from her when she needs a networking introduction, a dress to borrow for a posh function or your Mojito receipe.
e) The stingy sidekick
She always leaves her wallet at home, or orders three courses and assumes you'll split the bill when you've only had a salad.
f) The kid-adult
You always have to look after her once she starts the drunken table-top striptease that she's been doing since she was 18.
g) The traitor
She blabs about your bad times but keeps shtum about your triumphs, tags horrendous pictures of you on Facebook.
I think I wanna be "The Gem Who's Always Up for Anything" :)
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