I'd say we need a more analog definition than a binary one. The term 'close' friend at least to me means close. Either in physicality or depth and regularity o

I'd say we need a more analog definition than a binary one. The term 'close' friend at least to me means close. Either in physicality or depth and regularity of contact. Only talking to them once a year, even in depth is more like a semi-close friend. They are not there to help you with the day to day issues that you may not even realize you're having.