1. True friend
I'm sure everyone knows exactly what I mean by true friend. A true friend is someone who is always there for you through good times and bad. You talk to them regularly, even if you go to different schools or live in different towns. You both share secrets and important news in your lives. You can be yourself around this person, and they don't judge. True friends are positive people in your life who you will not only invite to your wedding, but will most likely ask them to be a bridesmaid or groomsman.
2. Best friend
2. Best friend
A best friend is everything that a true friend is, but more. You may ask your true friends to stand up in your wedding, but of those true friends, you know exactly which one you want to be your maid of honor/best man. Of all your friends, this is the only one who knows literally everything about you. You may tell your true friends some secrets, but it's your best friend who knows your innermost thoughts and darkest secrets. This individual is your platonic soulmate. You can't even imagine your life without this person. Other than family and a spouse, no-one else means as much to you as this person. Even if you don't see this friend for a while, it's like no time has gone by once you are reunited. You never have to say "I really hope we're still friends when we're grandmas/grandpas," because you will be. No doubt about that.
3. Good time friend
3. Good time friend
You always have a good time with this friend. You go for drinks or to see a movie with this person, and you always find yourself laughing and having fun. You never get bogged down with secrets and deep feelings with these friends, and that's okay. You have your true friends and your best friend for that. Good time friends may not be your child's godparent, but that doesn't mean they aren't important in your life.
4. Temporary friend
4. Temporary friend
These are the friends that come in and out of our lives, each for their own purpose. Some are colleagues, some are old friends from school that you lose touch with, and others may be neighbors that you see from time to time. When life takes you separate ways, you gradually lose touch, and that's alright because you didn't part ways on bad terms, you just drifted apart. But it's always nice to catch up or run into these people in unexpected places.
5. Acquaintances
5. Acquaintances
These are the people who have the potential to become friends. They're the people you talk to in class or at work; perhaps they're your neighbors. Sometimes there's a person you know who peaks your interest and seems really nice. You wouldn't mind becoming their friend, but perhaps haven't had the opportunity to cross that bridge from acquaintance to friend quite yet.
6. Fake friend
6. Fake friend
Fake friends are defined by the toxicity of their friendship. A person is a fake friend if a) they are only nice to your face but talk about you behind your back b) only come around when they need something or there's nothing better to do c) they bring unneeded stress and drama into your life or pressure you to do things.
If you can think of a so-called friend who fits any of the categories above, I'm sorry to tell you that you're involved in a toxic friendship. Do yourself a favor and create as much distance as possible from this person. Friends are meant to enrich our lives, not make us feel bad about ourselves.
7. Clueless clingers
If you can think of a so-called friend who fits any of the categories above, I'm sorry to tell you that you're involved in a toxic friendship. Do yourself a favor and create as much distance as possible from this person. Friends are meant to enrich our lives, not make us feel bad about ourselves.
7. Clueless clingers
Clueless clingers is how I define those individuals who want to be your friend when you don't feel the same way. Maybe you were never interested in being their friend in the first place, or you were friends at one point, but now you're trying to distance yourself from them to no avail. This can be an uncomfortable situation that requires a balancing act between getting the point across that you don't want to be their friend, while still being pleasant. You don't have to feel bad for not wanting to be someone's friend, especially if you have a valid reason for your disinclination. Once again, friends are meant to enrich our lives. So if you inwardly groan every time this person asks you to hang out, they're not friend-worthy. Life's too short — make sure your friends add only positive elements to your life.