Have you ever thought about what makes a person your friend? The reality of friendships is that there is a hierarchy; even if we don't like to admit it. Yes, the word 'friend' is overused as much as the words toxic and narcissist, but I get it. It sounds harsh to introduce someone as an associate and we are a society of people-pleasers, even when that means over embellishing. We use the word synonymously to mean that we are cool with a person and don't consider them an enemy.