> As a general rule I find that people who want to celebrate with you when something good happens and are happy for you are more likely to be a better friend th

> As a general rule I find that people who want to celebrate with you when something good happens and are happy for you are more likely to be a better friend than the ones who show up when you're in trouble. I agree with you that if a friend does not feel joy in your moments of happiness and accomplishments the friendship is probably not very deep or sincere. But there's the fair weather variety. I am not sure those are the only kind one would want. I recently bookmarked a lovely quote on HN. Life is mostly froth and bubble, Two things stand like stone. Kindness in another's trouble, Courage in your own. -- Adam Lindsay Gordon