ohh I do have hearing friends those who I grew up with like my childhood friends and friends who I met at work and espoecially one as I am still close to as her son is my Godson. My former custormers at work as well. lot of my deaf friends live out of town so i dont see them much as I would like to but talk to them online or via my cellphone. my best friend live in AZ so i dont see her much but talk to her every day online.. I cant wait to see her this summer!