When last did you say hello to your friend?

Hello all,
This is my entry to the contest, "When last did you say hello to your friend?" in the "Steem for Lifestyle" community, which is organized by @okere-blessing. It is a great pleasure to participate in this contest and to write about one of my favorite topics.
Friends are a blessing in our lives; they are the people who support us during our hard times and the people who can share our feelings and thoughts. Good friends are with us during our bad times and good times, providing the necessary emotional support.

Who is your friend? Why do you choose him/her as your friend?
Fortunately, I have several best friends in my life. So, for this post, I select my friend, Nishan, who has been my friend since grade 6 in our school, Ananda Maithreya Central College (AMCC). Currently, he is working as a doctor in Embilipitiya General Hospital, Sri Lanka. Actually, I didn't select him as a friend; we became best friends over time.

How do you feel when you do not hear from your friend?
Actually, we don't talk or message often. Since I don't get any special feeling when we don't talk or message. But when necessary, either one of us doesn't hesitate to reach out to the other.

What are those qualities you look at before calling someone your friend?
Actually, to select someone as my friend, there should be the ability to share emotions and secrets with them. Additionally, I believe that they should support one another. Without these qualities, I think someone can't become a good friend.

Appreciate your friend with some pleasant words
I really appreciate Nishan for being such a great friend in my life during my good and bad times. Also, I believe that I have been a good friend to him. I'm truly fortunate to have such a good friend in my life.

So, that is about one of my best friends, and I invite @merda1988, @beemengine, and @j0kerypc to participate in this event