These friendship rules form the basis of a good friendship

Cheerfulness

If you can laugh heartily together, one thing is certain: you are on the same wavelength. Humor is an important part of any close relationship. And a healthy one at that: If you laugh out loud three times a day, you will live four years longer. So shared humor is definitely one of the rules of friendship.

Talking

You can also keep quiet with a good friend. But chatting is much nicer! Men, work, children... Conversations can sometimes take longer - even on the phone. What we learn from this: If you have a like-minded person, you should also have a flat rate.

Reminder

Your graduation party, your first heartbreak, your 30th birthday - how wonderful it was when your girlfriend asked you to be your daughter's godmother. Shared experiences bring people closer together and always provide something to talk about.

Support

You can count on this: If your husband leaves you, your girlfriend will be there for you. And if you have to move house, she will paint the whole apartment with you. It's nice to know that there is someone who is always there when you need them. Mutual support is therefore an essential part of the rules of friendship.

Closeness

She notices immediately when something is wrong with you. She knows your life story, your fears and your problems. That's a good thing: Because you never feel alone with your friend. It's as if you have a soulmate who shares your joys and sorrows.

Distance

Honesty

Even if it can sometimes be uncomfortable: In a real friendship, you should be able to say anything to each other. Researchers from the Allensbach Institute found that for 80 percent of men and women, this is the most important rule of friendship.