Cant say a friend would change anything for me. Life with my wife is coming to an end, was my partner, my friend, my love but as much as it just fell apart for my own loss of self, she cant forgive me for harsh words and after a divorce dont think I can ever go back, so many lines crossed.
Thought perhaps with time maybe meet another partner but really, out of time. The best I might see is a dog or cat if I can hold long enough, a dog or a cat thats where I might be at. Ironic, sad, sarcastically the absolute best scenario I have to put forward. All this for the sake of daughters to not feel alone. Really though it will probably be just me, no friend, no dog, no cat, no partner, and daughters to busy living to bother with an old man.
May you all find the friend that suits you and fits you well. Im here for now but not forever.