Forget family - for most teens it`s friends that are more important. Let`s listen to two best mates to find out about their friendship.

Amy and george, both thirteen and from South London, didn`t like each other when they met. Now, they`re best mates!

How ?

George: Through the special music course at school.
Amy: Yes, we go to an ordinary secondary school, except it has a special course for young people with musical talent.
George: We were in different classes and no one really mixed. So it took a while for us to become friends.

What ?

Amy: What`s there to like about George? (Ha, ha) No, really, we have similar interests and goals. We`re very fond of music. And he`s funny.
George: I like her conversational skills. And she`s always up for doing stuff and she`s open, straightforward and honest.

What kind of ?

Amy: We go to gigs to see local rock bands.
George: We sometimes go shopping for clothes, to the café, to the cinema or jogging.

Do ?

Amy: Yes, because we tease each other.
George: We have had a few major fights, but i can`t remember why.

What qualities ?

George: Similar interests.
Amy: Someone who isn`t afraid to tell me when i`m wrong and doesn`t just agree with me all the time.

Do you think ?

George: I can see our friendship lasting for a long time.
Amy: We both live in the same area, we know the same people, we are in the same group of friends... but we probably won`t see as much of each other after we finish school.

Team (adapted)