I have always gone by the rule that one only has 1 to 2 real good friends. And i'm talking ones that will tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear, ones that have your back in a fight, and ones that will speak on your behalf if some real heat pops off. Other friends are fake friends, or just friendly associates.
i had read of a story of a woman who ran a guy over who was beating up her husband. Her husband was double teamed. Now that is a keeper right there!!! When a woman runs over another dude for you, you know she is truly a "RIDE OR DIE" chick.