* Talking to a friend: This is used when you are describing the act of communicating with someone. For example, "I was talking to a friend about the new movie."
* Talking with a friend: This is used when you are describing a shared activity or conversation. For example, "I spent the afternoon talking with a friend about our plans for the weekend."
In general, "talking to" is more common, but "talking with" can be used to emphasize a more collaborative or equal interaction.
Here's a simple way to remember:
* "To" implies one-way communication.
* "With" implies two-way communication.