In I Love You, Man,a comedy from John Hamburg, Peter Klaven (Paul Rudd) is a successful real estate agent who, upon getting engaged to the woman of his dreams, Zooey, (Rashida Jones), discovers, to his dismay and chagrin, that he has no male friend close enough to serve as his Best Man. Peter immediately sets out to rectify the situation, embarking on a series of bizarre and awkward man-dates, before meeting Sydney Fife (Jason Segel), a charming, opinionated man with whom he instantly bonds. But the closer the two men get, the more Peters relationship with Zooey suffers, ultimately forcing him to choose between his fiancée and his new found bro, in a story that comically explores what it truly means to be a friend.
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we are there for each other
this is a true friend to me, I have such a friend whom has been there by my side for over 40 yrs, I am also been there for her just as long. We can tell each other anything, do anything for eachother, and be there for each other and our families,, she even went to my son basic training graduation because I couldnt be there.. she is my friend, my sister, my confident, my everything...
Of course, I'm reminded of that joke about how a good friend comes to bail you out of jail, but the best of friends is sitting there beside you going "Wasn't that awesome?"
My best friends are my sisters Shelley and Robin.
A great friend makes sure you don't fall down the rabbit hole.
A best friend is usually canine.
Good Friends:
Two or more people that know one another on a non sexual, non initimate level, can be same sex or opposite sex (unless you're married). They are there to listen to one another in difficult times; they are there to don't judge you as a person, but they are there to help you stay on the certain path that you have already explained to them that you would like to take in life. So they continue to motivate you to do the right things that you already know you should do to assist you with your decision making process.
Good friends take their time to be there for you, in good times, bad times, in the worst times and in the best times. They will cry, laugh, joke, poke fun at, dance and rejoice with you over all of your victories in life no matter how small or HUGE, they may be. The will stand by you, even if you're wrong in your way of thinking, and stay by you as the designated driver would for a friend that drinks too much.
True friends are selfless, they have hidden motives, and are 100% honest with their friends 100% of the time. The problem is most people don't trust others that much to be that vulnerable in order to allow others to be that close to them. That is why there are so many people without really close, close friends in my opinion.
You are comfortable together and there's no judgement.
They let you know when you're slips hanging down, or that you have something in between your teeth... :)
a friend who will do anything in her power to get you what you need without asking or expecting anything in return wouldn't you say that's a great friend
As Jesus says in John 15:13, "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
Now that is a friend!!!
And when one loses a family member tragically it means the other needs to put their grieving friend first. Be there for the very difficult times and after the funeral, making sure they are dealing with their loss. In the long run, you feel rewarded that you could be there to give comfort to someone who is hurting even if it means self sacrifice.
Even though many things have changed, it's kind of like going home for the holidays: there's so much to catch-up on, yet it seems like you're fresh out of highschool, playing in the back of a comic book shop...
A good friend is someone that you will never forget even if you don't talk to them for years. They remain in your heart for the rest of your life no matter what! A good friend usually can say "I love you" at the end of your conversation and not feel embarrassed about it...no matter how much their childhood has demanded that that is not "fitting" to say because of their "issues" in their own families! A good friend also keeps you in their heart for life too! A good friend would change the pain in your world for you if they could and you would do the same for them!
A good friend is someone "everyone" needs to have in their life, even if it is a family member too, to give your whole world a meaning you may have never known without them!! A good friend is an absolute essential in my life to continue on!!!
I am married my best friend. He loves me unconditionally just the way I am. He is always supportive even when he disagrees with me. A Best friend can be either a male or a female and each are different.
a good friend is just a phone call away, or a shoulder. a good friend knows when to offer advice and when to just listen. a good friend offers a baseball bat when necessary.
There are lots of great answers here that make me want to make new friends!
A good friend values your family and understands that they are your priority. A good friends laughs with you and loves you through tough times.
A true friend is always there to give moral support........to be around when life gets to be the pits.....to laugh with you, to cry with you.........to give hugs......give encouragement.......
Yes........a true friend is a very, very special, precious gift from God.
To me a good friend is there for you no matter what, when, or where you need them. A good friend is someone you can rely on, talk to, cry with, and get the truth. A friend is someone who will do anything in his or her power to help you without asking or expecting anything in return.
A good friend knows who the real you is and loves you anyway. They know your secrets and never spread them around. They accept you exactly as you are.
A good friend would never betray you or let you down. A good friend is to be cherished, because they are few and far between. A person is lucky ever to find one. I feel as if I just might be the luckiest woman alive, because I have two truly good friends, with whom to share mutual loyalty and love.
I found mine a long while ago ..........and married him.
Marilyn
I married my best friend, and have never regretted it.