Having friends is pretty great on a variety of levels. They can be your support system, challenge you, inspire you, and generally just be there for you through good times and bad. If you're the creative type, it's often beneficial to have friends serve as a sounding board as you work on your latest project. As a writer who lives with another writer as a roommate, I can assure you that it's pretty awesome to have someone around to bounce jokes or ideas off of when you're trying to improve...