A friend is a person other than a family member, spouse, or lover, whose company one enjoys and towards whom one feels affection.
An associate who assists.
A person with whom one is vaguely or indirectly acquainted.
A person who backs or supports something.

Thats indeed true and i lovethat you said it, i know that none is a better fit but that both are a great addition to life in general

Thank you for entering the contest
Sunday is the new one
Good luck
You got my vote
Britt ✅