Best Friends For LIfe (BFFL)

Every girl needs a best friend. Someone you aren’t judged by, a personal confidant who may know you better than you know yourself. A best friend is someone that you can trust will your deepest fears, secrets, and just everyday worries. It is important to always surround yourself with people who make you feel confident in who you are, and with your dreams, but a best friend is a step up. They will support you in what you want to do, and will be there until the end. They aren’t negative, jealous, or discouraging, ever.

My best friend and I are actually going to be celebrating our Ten Year “anniversary” soon. It’s become a tradition to celebrate our “anniversary” of friendship. It helps us to remember why we still put up with one another. Just kidding, she’s been an amazing friend to me and has been there for so long, I can’t remember not having her around. Katherine has been the absolute best friend any one could wish for. She’s always willing to listen when I’m upset, and supports me in every dream I want to accomplish. As a positive role model in my life, I have learnt so much from her. She has taught me life lessons one can only learn from sharing priceless memories with a special friend. Over the years I’ve come to realize some things about friendship. So here’s a list of some key characteristics of a true friend:

1. It doesn’t matter what your doing, you’re having fun.

2. The odds that your pal would spread nasty rumors is never in a million.

3. They’ve got your back and you’ve got their’s, even if the odds aren’t stacked in your favor.

4. You respect this person, their beliefs, their values, and support their decisions, unless of course, they are destructive.

5. You can enjoy their company and don’t feel the need to be out doing and talking constantly (I find this to be important in all relationships)

A best friend is a lasting asset. It’s a relationship that you will always remember fondly and will always be able to take some meaning from. Every person comes across your path for a reason, whether t is to teach you something or for you to teach them. With your Best Pal it should be a continuous learning, and teaching experience. Learn from your friend, and be someone’s listening ear!