The document discusses the stages of friendship development. It identifies the main stages as acquaintance, mentor, friend, good friend, online friend, and best friend. For each stage, it provides a brief definition, such as an acquaintance being someone you know in passing, a mentor sharing their knowledge and experience, a friend being someone you have a personal relationship with through spending time together, and a best friend being very close and the first person you contact when wanting to chat. The document examines the different types and levels of relationships people can have with others.