rashadow

When is that moment when a person is no longer an aquaintance but becomes a friend. I only ask, because in afterthought I can never remember a person becoming my friend, rather it just seems as if they always were. I placed this query in the research thread because, well, its research.

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pharseer

I don't think there's a definitive answer for that. I guess the changeover point would be when you find yourself actively wanting to hang out with that person, and you trust them to show them more than your 'company mask'.

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xayaxos

Maybe the transition point is where, well, they ask things about your life like they really care. Or maybe it's when they have your phone number and actually call to see what you're doing, or you call them to see what they're doing and they're glad that you called.

You know, stuff like that.

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Ilan Bouchard

I usually base it off whether or not I use my own time to talk to them. A co-worker I talk to everyday but have never taken to lunch doesn't count as a friend to me.

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Rkay

It also could be a realisation - like waking up to the reality of a fact.

You may have long been friends before a mental recognition was formed.

Or you may be on the verge of friendship when the change in your feelings trigger the question.

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