A friend is someone I can ask for a favor without feeling bad about it or worry about whether I am imposing.

I can ask her to pick me up after an appointment when I’m in pain at moment’s notice. Ican gratefully receive the offer to help me with my dog or accept a ride to the airport without feeling like I need to offer to pay her or know exactly when I’ll “get her back”.

It is a feeling of ease, of grace, of joy, of surrender, of comfort, of appreciation, and of love