friendship

what started it?
a simple gesture like a smile or hi?
common interest?
needs?

what kind of it are you offering?
friends in need, friends indeed?
friends for life?
friends for the moment?
friends based on situation?
friends in happy times only?
casual passing by "hi and bye" friends?
mutual friends with benefit?

how do you even know which one is which?
you'll be surprised to find out if the ones you thought to be for life are only those who pass by or the other way around.

most important, what makes it last?
what makes you keep it?
common interests?
understanding?
history/memories?
bonds?
common sense?
advantageous?
benefits?
needs?
fun?

mind you, it's all overrated.