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Someone I feel comfortable with. Someone who gets my quirky sense of humor. Someone who is a good listener as well as a good talker. I don't know - just someone I click with. I could care less what they look like.
Nothing I necessarily "look" for. I just know one when I get to know one. I guess my best friends have been guys who bring me out of my shell (I can be reserved), are trustworthy, actually care about my life as much as I care about theirs, are always there for you and don't put you down, etc.
sense of humor, someone who is genuine (doesn't pretend to be nice to others then cut them down behind their back), someone can give AND TAKE honest opinions, similar interests/goals. looks aren't usually a factor--but if they're TOO into their looks (like it consumes a huge part of their energy/time), i'm not too interested.
I think most people want friends who are genuine and "like you or are interested in you for who you are".
Depending on their status, people often change their character. I think there's even psychology research that shows that friendships tend to break or get strained when power differences arise (such as income or social standing).
A lot of threads have been made on the type of people you find attractive and would consider relationship material but what about friends.
What type of person would you consider a friend? Do you factor in how a person looks when you're looking for a friend?
I've always thought that friendships develop spontaneously. It's not something I'm looking for, it just happens. So, I don't see how looks would come into play. I have made a new friend over the past 6 months. She sat in my office, a few feet away. We did not work together or anything like that.
How/why we ended up friends- it started with proximity, but we also have a lot in common. Obviously, we have our professions and education in common. We are close in age and are currently in a "start family" mode. We are both quite feisty and share similar political and worldviews. All in all, I guess I look for someone I gel with.
Someone fun and supportive. Big heart. Able to be happy for me (in turn I will be happy for her too). Fun to talk to and friendly. Open-minded, not judgmental, happy and don't ***** too much about other people. I can say I strive for all of those qualities too, and I try my best to make everyone around me feel comfortable and happy. Friends are the best!
Someone who is not afraid to tell me the truth and be honest and stand up to me - No "Yes Man" for me
Loyalty
Someone who trusts me
Fun and with a good sense of humour
Intellectually curious
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Open-minded, not judgmental, happy and don't ***** too much about other people. 
I can say I strive for all of those qualities too, and I try my best to make everyone around me feel comfortable and happy. Friends are the best!
