What is a good friend

Daily writing prompt
Has your idea of what makes a good friend changed as you’ve gotten older?

Well, we need two definitions. What it was and what it is now.

The meaning of the word “friends” used to be something like “people who are kind to me and stick around”. However, my friends started families, moved to other countries, had kids, changed jobs and so on. They spread and mostly no longer stick around, and so did I. It’s difficult to see them or talk to them whey I do, they’re still the same people, just a bit older. Also, slowly losing contact with old friends leaves room for making new friends.

So, I guess, not that much changed.