@ Ube -> u win some, u lose some. since u're young, let's see which one of us is right - in 5 year's time, u end up with nobody or with a great friend (maybe girlfriend?).
@ Mea -> would u like honey with your feet? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/silly.gif" alt="" /> seriously, u are right. again wisdom of those who have eaten more salt (chinese saying) shines. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
acquaintance is somebody u just know casually but a friend is one who will stick to u no matter what. that what can mean that u may have turn to a bad person, or did something seriously wrong or whatever. this friend may be angry with u for doing such evil stuff yet he/she will stand by u. he/she knows u well yet won't condemn u for it & somehow see the goodness in u though others may not see it.
at this point of time, i no longer ask what friends can do for me but what i can do for them.
@ Gal -> don't let that stop u from having friendship that may last a lifetime. know that i experienced something similar (though not as bad as yours) so i can understand your pain a bit.