Over the course of our life, a lot of people come and go. A few of them stick around even and stay in touch. These people, your friends, may not be large in quantity, but they are one in a million. A close friend is someone who is unlike your other friend. You may not talk to each other every day, but you certainly stay in touch because you have that connection with them that isn't with everyone else. Here are the top 10 qualities in a friend that make them hold a special place in your life. 1) Trustworthy You trust them. Relationships are based on trust, and it is vital in any friendship. You know you can trust this person with anything in the world, and you know you've earned that trust from them too. That is why they tell you their secrets, knowing you will hold them safely. This is why you also tell them your secrets. 2) Respect What is any relationship without respect? You may pull each others legs and joke and insult each other in a friendly manner. But at the end of th...