A good friend is someone who is always there for you in good times and bad. A good friend is someone who accepts you as you, and respects your true personalities and is trustworthy and compassionate. They should make you feel good about yourself, and should be really easy to talk to. <3 One of the characteristics of a good friend is that they are generous. Best friends should be able to share things freely amongst each other. You should be willing to share with the other person. A Good Friend Is Attentive and Adaptable. A good friend a fairly good listener and notices how little, day-to-day things affect you. She can't read your mind, but chances are she can usually tell when you're happy, sad, excited, shocked or upset. If a good friend is aware that she's doing something that annoys you, she'll try to change her ways or at least talk to you about it. Qualities The Person You Call Your Best Friend Should Have No judgment. Whatever it is, your best friend knows who you are and won't judge you based on your mistakes. Above all... Genuine. She's a true-blue friend; the kind that won't talk behind your back when there's an issue between the two of you. A good friend is when you be nice to all your friends and be kind to all your friends. Also treat others the way you want to be treated. A good friend is safe, kind, and responsible and also respectful. I think someone is a good friend when they are fair, kind, include others, respectful, and follow the golden rule...