First proper game with friend

This was my first proper game against a mate, had him cornered alot of the time, but I would like to see what I should have done better. I am a complete beginner but have watched some chess videos here and understand a few concepts. Probably should have exchanged queens when I had more pawns but not totally sure. Thanks

anyone?

I don't think you posted your game correctly.

A proper game with a mate as well.

sorry i'll try reposting it correctly any tips?

There I think I posted that correctly now (Y)

I think you played a good opening until move 10.a4,
Your center was stronger while your opponent seemed more concerned with the flanks. if you kept your focus on the center or even confronting it with moves like d5, it would probably be better.
It also seems you lost track of your bishop after the check on 15. Re1+, which happens easily, but isn't necessary. keep your eyes open for possible  threats like 22.Re6+, and your own unprotected pieces, like the rook on a8.
I also have doubts about the trades in which you turn in material for no obvious compensation.
I think the best improvement would be to constantly keep track of all your pieces, to prevent unnecessary loss of material.

A couple of thoughts on the early play-  after 2. ... Nc6- Playing 3. d5 driving the knight away and allowing you to build a strong pawn center and grab a lot of space. For example- 3. d5 Ne4 4. f4 and now the N is lost or 3. d5 Nb4 4. a3 Na6 5. c4   or 3. d5 Nb8 (ugh) 4. c4 with the idea of playing Nc3 and f4.

 Gives you a lot of space to develop your pieces, less space for him to develop his. You would have to watch his B once it goes to g7, but you should have an easier game plan- develop pieces, pick a weak spot, use your space advantage to press.

After 15. Re1+ Be6- his bishop just pinned itself- now you can play 16. Qxg4- which nets you a pawn, protects your own bishop, attacks his knight, and ruins his kingside- so, you know....useful move!

It worked out OK for you when he played 17. ... Nxf4- but he should have played 17. ... Rxa1 18. Qxa1 THEN Nxf4 in which case, you are just down a piece.

Comment on your opponents play- he left his king in the center while wasting moves on the flanks and then greatly weaking his k-side with the g5-->g4 push. Not a wise decision with a king still in the center.