At this time in my life, quickly approaching my 43 wedding anniversary, I believe my best friend is my husband.  In addition to my "best friend" I have five more true friends, the rest of my friends are many acquaintances.  I also have one granddaughter who has been the "sunshine of my life" for 11 years now and I'm anxious for more grandchildren because this one is spoiled rotten.  (But her other grandmother did it, NOT me.)