Friendship: trust, support, staying close

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be there for

быть опорой для

opp:

let down

to be available to give help and comfort when needed

A real friend will be there for you when you are having a difficult time.

My best friend has always been there for me when I needed advice.

confide in

доверяться

syn:

open up to

to tell someone you trust about private feelings or problems

It is important to have someone you can confide in when you feel worried or upset.

I often confide in my best friend because I know she will not share my secrets.

drift apart

постепенно отдаляться

syn:

grow apart

opp:

grow closer

to gradually become less close to someone

Sometimes childhood friends drift apart because their interests and lifestyles change.

We went to different schools, but luckily we did not drift apart.

get on well with

хорошо ладить с

syn:

get along well with

opp:

clash with

to have a friendly relationship with someone

I get on well with my classmate even though we support rival football teams.

I get on well with my best friend because we respect each other's opinions.

have a close bond

быть эмоционально близкими

to have a strong emotional connection with someone

My best friend and I have a close bond because we have known each other since primary school.

My cousin and I have a close bond: I can tell her things I find hard to tell anyone else.

have a lot in common

keep a secret

keep in touch with

make friends with

mutual respect

rely on

share the same interests

spend quality time together

stand by