Friends who build you up when you're feeling down.

When an unlikely someone remembers your birthday and gives you a card or gift.

Completely random, great conversations with a stranger.

Friends who are there when you need them.

When someone gives you an unexpected gift.

That moment when someone finally warms up to you.

The warm feeling in your tummy when you drink something hot on a cold day.

When you meet someone else who has the same unusual hobby as you.

Doing something nice for your neighbor.

When you nudge a person who's snoring and they stop.

When someone does something for you after you mentioned it in passing, letting you know they had really paid attention.

Being apprehensive about going to an outing with a bunch people you don't know very well, but finally going and meeting someone special.

When someone names their kid after you.

Being able to tell a friend all the things that are bothering you and have them listen to all of it without interrupting you or judging you.

Talking to someone and realizing that you have their full attention, and they're actually listening.

Having friends to count on, who take you out and make you laugh after a break-up.

Knowing that you have someone in your life you can count on.