Friendship secrets

Tell us what you love – and what drives you bonkers! – about your friends. Find out how you measure up against other readers when we turn your best answers into a story for the April 2005 issue.

By Chatelaine

November 3, 2004

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Do you have a "best" friend?

	Yes
	No

My closest friend is...

	A girlfriend
	My mom
	My sister
	My spouse
	A male friend
	My beloved pet
	Someone else

My closest friend is a lot like...

	Oprah – I love how warm and supportive she is
	Bridget Jones – She's not perfect, but I adore her
	Phoebe from Friends – She's a bit wacky, but lots of fun
	Wonder Woman – I don't know how she does it all!

How long have you had your oldest friend?

	less than 4 years
	5 to 10 years
	11 to 15 years
	16+ years

How often do you spend time with friends?

	At least a few times a week
	Once a week
	Once or twice a month
	Every few months
	Other

What's the craziest thing you and a friend have ever done together?

Has a friend ever lied to you?

	Yes, and we worked through it
	Yes, and we're no longer friends
	No
	I don't know

Optional: Got time to tell us what her lie was about?

Have you ever lied to a friend?

	Yes
	No
	Do little white lies count?

Optional: Got time to tell us what your lie was about?

Pick one quality that drives you crazy in a friend:

	Self-centred
	Can't keep a secret
	Narrow-minded
	Always late
	Lies
	Other

What's the nicest thing a friend has ever done for you?

What's the worst thing a friend has ever done to you?

Have you ever wanted to "break up" with a friend?

	Yes
	No

Ever actually done it?

	Yes
	No

Optional: How?

Your first name
(in case we quote you – we'd like to include some of your best responses in our story)

Thank you for your submission. Be sure to check out our April 2005 issue for the results!

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