as a friend = since you are a friend

[vil]

Dear teachers,

Would you be kind enough to tell me whether I am on the right track by interpretation of the expression in bold in the following sentence?

1. As a friend, you need to talk to him about his sexual problem.
as a friend = since you are a friend
2. Since you are his friend, you should talk to him about his sexual problem.

Thank you for your efforts.

Regards,

V.

[bhaisahab]

Yes you are right vil.