Friend vs. Friendly
Are there real differences between: Friend vs. Friendly?
I agree! A friend describes a relationship where to me, friendly is a description of a way to be toward anyone you come in contact with, but not necessarily establish a friendship with.
I can be "friendly" with anyone regardless of whether or not they are friendly in return. Friendliness does not always have to be sincere and often has very little depth. To be a friend implies a degree of mutually exchanged trust, camaraderie and genuine regard. A friend loves me in spite of myself.