The point at which one's overall number of friends on Facebook (or other social networking site) Stays at roughly the same number. This phenomenon occurs when one has maintained a profile for a few years, and the rate at which that person is making new friends is equal to the rate at which old friends forget about the person and remove him/her from their friends lists.
Person 1: "That's so weird... I just added Mike and Jane as friends last week, but I'm back to 563 friends again."
Person 2: "Ah, I see you have finally reached friend equilibrium."
Person 2: "Ah, I see you have finally reached friend equilibrium."
by Teeeeeeeej July 14, 2010
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After having a friendship that has lasted for a long time the friends have a sort of tenure that allows them to say and do things that other people would not be able to, and also exempts them from most consequences.
After having a friendship that has lasted for a long time the friends have a sort of tenure that allows them to say and do things that other people would not be able to, and also exempts them from most consequences.
Paul - "Hey Jeff, why did you let Jasmine say that about you?"
Jeff- "I know she was just kidding and I've known her my whole life; she has friend tenure."
Jeff- "I know she was just kidding and I've known her my whole life; she has friend tenure."
by camarro88 December 26, 2008
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When someone moves to a different place, but refuses to make new friends because he/she feels that these new people are not good enough and could never compare to their old friends.
Mom: So have you made any new friends down at college?
Kid: No, these people are not nearly as cool as my old friends.
Mom: Wow, you are such a friend snob.
Kid: No, these people are not nearly as cool as my old friends.
Mom: Wow, you are such a friend snob.
by ryantornado October 9, 2010
Get the Friend Snob mug.Someone who treats you only as a "friend" when it is convenient for them.
The type of friend who only calls when they need (money, help, support, advice, etc.) but are never there to help or give it back to you.
They are the type of friend who will want to hang out with you when they are bored and have nothing else to do and have nobody else to hang out with. But, as soon as another opportunity arrives they will leave and not talk to you until they need you again.
Typically a very self-centered type of person who only truly cares about themselves.
The type of friend who only calls when they need (money, help, support, advice, etc.) but are never there to help or give it back to you.
They are the type of friend who will want to hang out with you when they are bored and have nothing else to do and have nobody else to hang out with. But, as soon as another opportunity arrives they will leave and not talk to you until they need you again.
Typically a very self-centered type of person who only truly cares about themselves.
When the person treating you as an Friend Of Convenience - FOC needs something:
Amanda: "Hey Dave, I'm having problems with my family, can I come over and hang out for a while?"
Dave: "Sure, I'm always here for you."
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When you ask the person treating you like an "FOC" for the same thing in return, but they are feeling good about themselves already and don't "need" you:
Dave: "Hey Amanda, I really had a bad day, my girlfriend left me and I got fired can I come hang-out?"
Amanda: "Um... yeah not right now I'm kind of busy.. I'll call you later" (Actually she was doing nothing but a crossword puzzle, and never calls you back)
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When you know you're friend is treating you as an "FOC"
"Hey Dave, what's up with Amanda? She never seems to hang out unless she's having problems or needs something from you. "
"Yeah i know, I'm just her FOC, and I'm pretty tired of being used by her!"
Amanda: "Hey Dave, I'm having problems with my family, can I come over and hang out for a while?"
Dave: "Sure, I'm always here for you."
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When you ask the person treating you like an "FOC" for the same thing in return, but they are feeling good about themselves already and don't "need" you:
Dave: "Hey Amanda, I really had a bad day, my girlfriend left me and I got fired can I come hang-out?"
Amanda: "Um... yeah not right now I'm kind of busy.. I'll call you later" (Actually she was doing nothing but a crossword puzzle, and never calls you back)
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When you know you're friend is treating you as an "FOC"
"Hey Dave, what's up with Amanda? She never seems to hang out unless she's having problems or needs something from you. "
"Yeah i know, I'm just her FOC, and I'm pretty tired of being used by her!"
by SprWelch August 16, 2011
Get the Friend Of Convenience - FOC mug.The figurative hole occupied by those whose romantic feelings are reciprocated only by friendship.
Residence of the friend hole is most often due to the desired individual already having a boyfriend/girlfriend
Residence of the friend hole is most often due to the desired individual already having a boyfriend/girlfriend
Cam wanted to get there with Mackenzie but she already had a boyfriend so he ended up in the friend hole. (again)
by Awkward Moments October 24, 2010
Get the friend hole mug.Experiencing a strong desire to become friends with a person you don't know very well. Often times, people experiencing friend crushes will exhibit nervousness, giddiness, idolatry, admiration, and clumsiness similiar to those emotions experienced when being around a regular crush.
by Goldfishbutt July 18, 2006
Get the friend crush mug.Friend crossover is when one friend, introduces another friend to one of her other friends. Then, the two introduced friends, become friends = friend crossover. It can cause extreme angst with the friend who made the introduction, because now they are left at home while her former friends have crossed-over and excluded her from fancy parties and are now new besties!
Emily: I wish I never introduced Gretta to Mikayla. Now they are going to Zach's party together, and didn't even bother to invite me.
Cici: You should have known better - friend crossover never works out! Shoulda' never introduced!
Cici: You should have known better - friend crossover never works out! Shoulda' never introduced!
by Funny Moms March 30, 2015
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