Is your friend indeed your F.R.I.E.N.D?

Many famous writers have spent gallons of ink writing about this beautiful man made relationship called friendship. But in this high tech age of Kalyug, where everybody is a part of this mad rat race, Is the relationship its value, is it still so pure ? We certainly need to think and ponder over this. The very famous and trivial punch line for this relationship -"A friend in need is a friend in deed" tends to fail in this era. Why should we wait for such a needy situation to come, and then we can test our friend, if he comes to help, he's a true friend but what if he's does not and we're screwed. Arent we smart enough to analyze them well before that situation arrives, so that we're sure of whom to call for help. In this individualistic world, we certainly need to understand the bond that we share with our friend. My analysis suggests that there are broad categories in which you can classify your friends. The first one being a casual friend, who is a mere acquaintance but you still wave "Hi" to him, he will do no harm to you nor will he come to your help. He is just another smiling face in this world at whom you can wave your hand when you cross him. The second category belongs to those mates, who will make you happy, be very caring and happy to spend time with you UNTIL your ways don't cross each others, until he has to go that extra step to help you, until he has to put in some extra effort for you, until he has to sacrifice a very small thing for you. You have to be very cautious with this friend, because you might think he's one of your best friends but in need when you ask him to do something for you, he indifferently walks away and you are standing with an agape mouth helpless. The third category is the most harmful one, it is the type which will look good on your face, he'll be all smiles whenever you meet him BUT at the back of his mind, he's searching for that slightest chance to stab you in the back somehow. The real BEST FRIEND is the ideal one, loving,caring,helpful, laughs with you in merry times, helps you in the difficult times, makes you happy, scolds you for your good, he comes to know when ur sad even without uttering a word from your mouth. He is the most ideal one, and mind you they do exist in this world along with the other mentioned types. Remember, your brother never compares you with him, and neither should this friend do, he shouldn't be jealous of your success and neither he plays politics with your relationship. Lets digress a little from this topic and discuss about SUCCESS. A very usual question What is SUCCESS for you?
a) > Friend
b) < Friend
c) = Friend
d) Depends on Situation (For the diplomats)

Success is by far the most important thing in one's life, but success without real friends to share with is useless. Its always lonely at the TOP but remember you yourself crushed so many on your way to the top. I feel its better to be standing with 2 good friends on K2 rather than alone on Everest. Try to start thinking selflessly atleast with your best friends. Remove the letter 'I' from your dictionary and feel the difference. I assure your life will be heavenly and then go out and search for an angel.