Anna Goldfarb is the author of MODERN FRIENDSHIP and a friendship journalist who has reported for outlets including the New York Times, the Atlantic, Time magazine, Vice, The Cut, Vox, and the Washington Post. Called "the New York Times friendship correspondent" by Tim Herrera, the editor of the New York Times Smarter Living section, she's written hundreds of articles that explore the nuances of friendships, relationships, and pop psychology. She lives in Philadelphia. For more, visit annagoldfarb.com.

Here's a list of friend awards from Anna's book, Modern Friendship.  Jot down the name of whoever in your life comes to mind.

Most likely to answer your text messages within an hour:

Most likely to answer a phone call:

Most likely to make you laugh:

Most likely to help you with a work-­related problem:

Most likely to try a new restaurant with you:

Most likely to support your dreams and life goals:

Most likely to let you sleep on their couch:

Most likely to celebrate the holidays with you:

Most likely to motivate you:

Most likely to give you useful health advice:

Most likely to give you wise romantic advice:

Most likely to give you sound financial advice:

Most likely to be in your life in a year:

Most likely to confide a secret in you:

Most likely to celebrate a professional accomplishment with you:

Most likely to give you good TV/movie/music/podcast recommendations:

Most likely to sit with you in comfortable silence:

Most likely to suggest a good book you’ll enjoy:

Most likely to discuss politics with you:

Most likely to offer you a long hug when you need one:

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