[carlosjobim]

For me a real friend is somebody you can do important things together with, where trust is needed. I've never had a huge need for idle conversation. Life is in action. But people have unnecessarily limited themselves to think they are only allowed to do important things within their day job.

I think most real friendships among adults last when people also do business, projects and networking together. Just sitting and reminiscing on old memories, gossiping, or commenting on unimportant things gets old quick.