include (someone or something) among (something)
To consider someone or something as part of a particular group or category. Yeah, I see Peg sometimes, but it's not like I include her among my close friends or anything. He loves the Stones, so of course he includes Exile on Main St. among his favorite albums.
include someone or something among something
to count someone or something as a member of a group or collection. I am happy to include you among my friends. Do you include chocolate among your favorite flavors?