Talking to friends, how do you know how good a friend you are with them? should things ever be awkward?

No, it should never be awkward. It should go smoothly, chilled to perfection and no aftertaste. Of course you and your friend should have lots of laughs together but don't worry if you or your friend have some quiet moments or even if either of you shed a few tears. Yes, often after some time has passed and for some reason, especilly when you wake up, i don't know why this is but this has always been my experience, after you wake up your friend will be out of good ideas and will somehow seem useless at the moment. That's normal. Everyone needs some time alone to regroup and sort through their thoughts and even to re-evaluate the friendship. During these times, my friend likes to visit the redeemer machine at the supermarket. They just dive in head first. Whooo, what a sight to behold!