Not intellectual not spiritualism but true intelligence.........the ability to think both laterally and vertically and understands what this means.

As far as I can remember even though my friends are scattered all over the British Isles and we don't talk much except on facebook I still love every one of them to bits Some I havent seen in years abd they are still my friends in my book ,(not so for my family,)

Trust and a sense of humor. You can't bond without trust; and when people can't laugh at themselves and their idols, they are miserable to be around, as they're always afraid. You have to be able to talk about most anything--and know it's in confidence.

Humor. My humor is dry, a little eclectic, and it's difficult to find someone who understands and appreciates it.

Loyalty is the singly most important part of any true friendship. True friends are extremely hard to come by. I have had maybe 5 in my entire life. Thousands of acquaintances.

Loyalty

Depends on what is meant by "friend." I can be friends with anyone of any age for any reason, including animals.

I have work peer friends, companions for particular hobbies and activities, friends with the same values who work on causes with me, fellow book enthusiasts, etc. As for side-kicks, I've had many, but not for too long, as life circumstances reshuffled us.

But for a side-kick, I value an intelligent, humorous, fearless, adventurous person, up for anything. I've had a few of those during my lifetime.

With me, the issue is their word. No one can keep every promise but gosh, some people seem unable to plan even 5 minutes ahead.

Reciprocity of effort.

Me. Priority one actually. Without my gene, they will be strangers that know my name.

Calm, Intellect, Compassion, Informed

Someone you can trust, fight with, but you always know they will be there for you.

Laughter and having fun I remember a quote from Emma Goldman 'If I can't dance I am not coming to your revolution!'

Honesty

I like a friend that listens to what you have to say.