How to Become a Better Friend...

* Stop acting selfishly. Try to put yourself in your friend's shoes for a change.

* Always start conversations by asking after your friend and listen to what he/she has to say.

* Offer him/her plenty of advice and encouragement in what he/she is doing.

* Don't dump plans with a friend when a "better" opportunity comes up.

* Call him/her to see how he/she is. Don't always wait for him/her to make the first move.

* Do the friend a favour or offer to help with a project.

* Be thoughtful, suggest things you can do together and never forget his/her birthday.

* Above all, nurture your friendship as you would a romance.