People make friends for different motives, some seek friends for pleasure. You are a friend so long as the relationship is entertaining and fun. Pleasure goes friendship goes.It is where people make friends to gain something and are not lasting. There are different kinds.

To socialize, I have my neighbor so it is convenient! We laugh together, share together. In case of emergency he is next door. It is convenient to be together. Proximity goes, friendship goes.

How can I use him? He is well connected, financially well, off, resourceful, he is a doctor, lawyer. Build and maintain the relationship, some day he could be useful. Usefulness goes, friendship goes.

There is a saying “my enemy’s enemy is my friend.” Common enemy goes, friendship also goes.

True Friendship cannot survive without the element of mutual respect.

Just check out how you and your friends are related to each other.