True friend:
True friend is the one who cares about us, advantageous, desirable and most suitable to you. They will be in there in bad times and good times. They are the one with whom everything is shared. One feels a feeling of relaxation with a true friend.
Best friend:
Best friend is the one who knows us better and can always be trusted. No matter what happens they always help you. Personal secrets can be shared with them because they are trustworthy. They are always honest and loyal.
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Definition | A true friend is someone who has touched your heart and will stay there. Someone you care for, who cares for you. Someone you can do the stupidest things around and always be forgiven. Someone you’ll instantly remember in ten years because they are in your heart and not just your mind. (www.urbandictionary.com) |
A person’s closest friend (www.oxforddictionaries.com) |
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Talks | It is deeper. | It is casual. |
Trust | There is so much of interest. | Usually, the best friends are very trustworthy. |
Loyalty | The true friendship is completely based on loyalty. | The best friends are always loyal if they are your true friends. |
Age | There is no age of true friendship. You can be a good and true friend of another person if he is older than you. | Usually, best friends are of same age. |
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