Friends or not

The definition of friend is:

a person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection, typically exclusive of sexual or family relations.

synonyms:

companion, soul mate, intimate, confidante, confidant, familiar, alter ego, second self, playmate, playfellow, classmate, schoolmate, workmate;  ally, associate;  sister, brother;  best friend, kindred spirit, bosom buddy, bosom friend;  informalpal, chum, sidekick, crony, main man, mate, buddy, bud, amigo, compadre, homeboy, homegirl, homie, dawg, gal pal, BF, BFF;  informalpeeps;  archaiccompeer "a close friend"

Sometimes lately I wonder sometimes who really is or if they friends.  With friends you never forget to thank people.  You have the courtesy to ask do you mind, but do you.