From Janet today, because Megan's got issues. 

There's a saying "To have a good friend, you need to be a good friend." How do you maintain a good friendship?  I listen to my friends, I try to be there for them, and I make them laugh.

What makes friends different from family?  Well, you choose friends.  I think that's an important distinction in the relationship- neither one of you is "stuck" with the other, this is a person who wants to talk to you and spend time with you (not all the time, of course!).

What qualities do you think are important in a friend?  Loyalty, humor, the ability to listen, and having a good heart. 

What are some ways your friends have influenced your life in a positive way? A friend got me into riding, which is very important to me.  The most positive influence they have had on me is having strong marriages, the kind I would like to have (unfortunately, I have never seen my parent's marriage as anything I wanted to repeat.)

What do you do to clear the air when you have a misunderstanding with your friend? I'll usually talk it out with them.  Sometimes I just let it go.