by iVillage Staff Writer

You love your friends because of the unique gifts that make them so special, and so indispensable -- there's the friend who seems to know everything, the friend who takes care of you like a sister (or a mom!), the friend who always seems to have an idea for a great night out, and the friend you call because she has the magical ability to settle any conflict. So what kind of friend are you? Take this test to find out!

  1. The most important thing to you in a friendship is:
    • Sharing milestones with people you care about
    • Never having to spend a Saturday night alone
    • Looking out for each other
    • How much you can learn from each other
  1. Your group of friends can be best characterized as:
    • A big, fun crowd
    • Not quite a group -- you tend to hang out with people individually
    • A loving, if somewhat flaky, crew
    • Your affectionately-tended flock of lost sheep

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