What does friendship mean to you?

@Hope friendship to me means that two people are pouring into each others cups while pouring into themselves. That have consistent effort in one another, not one being used as a trauma dumpster and to be ghosted for weeks to months at a time. To me, friendship is a sacred bond between you and other people, because friends can turn into extended family throughout the time. Friendship is one of those things that needs effort, consistency, time and energy. Nobody wants to be friends with those that are one sided and don't truly care.

Being loyal, defending someone even in their absence