We asked members of the Her... magazine readers’ panel to share the traits they think a friend should possess. Honesty and loyalty were named most often. To see more responses, click here.

— Jane Hudson

Here’s more:

“A friend must have the ability to listen, to know when I need to stand on my own, they must be able to agree to disagree, they must have compassion for others, be there for me through the good times and the bad and not kick me when I’m down, someone who has patience and a lot of it, because I am a piece of work.”

— Theresa McKoy, 53, Greenville

— Tina Gminder, 43, Greenville

— Tanisha Hines-Johnson, 35, Pitt County

“Honesty, compassion, trust, forgiveness.”

— Bernnadette Yarbrough, 37, Greenville

 “The number one thing I value in a friend is LOYALTY!”

— Enid Mitchell, 32, Greenville

“Dependability and honesty — knowing we are there for one another REGARDLESS of the length of time that has passed since the last time we talked/needed each other.”

— Maha Banning, 48, Greenville

“The traits that I value most in a friend are trustworthiness, someone who respects boundaries, someone who accepts me unconditionally and does not judge, has a positive outlook and uplifting attitude, can laugh at themselves and admit when they are wrong and will always support me.”

— Shareen Berkowitz, 37, Winterville

“Loyal, genuine, big-hearted, straight-forward, good morals and Christian values. Also must like to have fun, be silly and laugh!”

— Kristen Lankford, 29, Winterville

“Loyalty.”

— Lil Edwards-Gervasi, 64, Greenville

“Loyalty.”

— Kimberly Dobson, 24, Winterville

“A friend is someone you can count on … Some of the most important attributes to me are trust, reliability, respect, loyalty and a sense of humor … Friendship is not to be taken for granted and it is a relationship that you trust will be strong in the good times and the bad times. To me friends are what memories are made of …”

— Nancy Leggett, 58, Greenville

“A really good friend is there for you when things are going great and you’re on top of the world and they will be there when things get rough and tough. They laugh when you laugh and will cry when you cry. A true friend knows your feelings without ever having to say what’s wrong.”

— Darlene Paxton, 59, Ayden

“Loyalty and humor are very important. The one thing I think I value most is someone that I can count on to be there for my son/family in the event of an emergency. I am blessed with so many friends and don’t take any for granted.”

— Kiki Bourbeau, 43, Greenville

“I value someone who will let me be myself. Someone who I can laugh with. Who will love me enough to tell me when I’m doing something stupid. Someone like Allison Bailey Allen.”

— Katie Barker, 21, Greenville

“From my close friends, I expect loyalty, honesty, trust, compassion, support, correction, and agape (unconditional) love with a side of fun, joy and excitement.”

— Cherie White, 44, Greenville

“She’s there for you through thick and thin. She listens to you about the good, the bad and the ugly … and vice versa.”

— Char Britton, 50, Winterville

“The trait I value most in a friend is honesty. Honesty is always the best medicine.”

— Christina Ruotolo, 33, Greenville

“Loyalty! No matter how many bumps in the roads or trails, a true friend is there for comfort, to dry tears and provide laughter and strength to help get you through!”

— Heather Adams, 33, Ayden

“I value a friend who is a good listener, one who has a kind heart, is open-minded and, most importantly, has a sense of humor.”

— Rita Boseman, 44, Bethel

“The main trait that I value in my friends is their characters. They have infectious attitudes, we do not have personality conflicts and they have a very particular way of understanding me! … I find traces of humbleness, sincerity, honesty and trust in the bloodline of my true friends.”

— Muriel Hines, 57, Greenville

“Loyalty. If you have true loyalty then you will have love, respect, and everything else you would want in a friend. You would always have each other’s backs. It is important to have those qualities yourself first so you can attract those qualities and have an even friendship.”

— Leah Hall, 27, Winterville

“The one thing that I value most in a true friend is for someone to accept you for who you really are.”

— Marlo Blake, 35, Greenville

“Loyalty, true kindness, being there when the going gets tough.”

— Barbara Southerland, 60, Greenville

“Loyalty, compassion.”

— Carol Leong, 47, Greenville

“I regard honesty and sincerity in a friendship.”

— LaVette Ford, 42, Greenville