17 Roles Every Best Friend Has To Play

    Being a good BFF is a full-time job.

    Flo Perry
    by Flo Perry

    BuzzFeed Staff, UK

    1. The hype man.

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    Your friend says they're not feeling it. They've got too much work to do, they're scared their ex might be there, they're being a lazy bum. Sometimes a best friend knows when their BFF needs to get off their arse and have a good time.

    2. The medical professional.

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    Does your best friend have the mother of all hangovers? The sniffles? Or are they just feeling a bit down right now? Whatever the diagnosis BFFs need to know how to cure these ailments ASAP.

    3. The therapist.

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    This is often the best friend's most important role. The BFF needs to be able to listen, reflect, and advise. Or sometimes just provide ice cream and company.

    4. The wingman.

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    Whether it's physically pushing them into that hottie by the bar, or being their plus one to a party on the other side of town, there are times when every BFF needs a helping hand.

    5. The stylist.

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    BFFs can be truly honest with one another, so it's a BFF's duty to say when an outfit just isn't working, or if you really should wash your hair before anyone other than your best friend sees you.

    6. The comedian.

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    Because best friends should be able to make each other laugh until you can't breath and you're whole body is shaking.

    7. The bitch.

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    Because when your best friend hates someone you've got to join in on all the bitching sessions with full force.

    8. The cheerleader.

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    Because sometimes a best friend needs someone to stick up for them and tell them exactly how great they are.

    9. The humiliator.

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    The world has a right to know that your BFF once threw up all over herself in front of her crush, and if you're not going to tell them who is?

    10. The Google.

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    Everyone needs someone they can ask their stupidest questions to without judgement.

    "Do they really put hash in hash browns? Because that seems like an impractical breakfast food."

    11. The secret diary.

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    Because sometimes something so scandalous happens you need to tell someone, but you also need to know that's where the gossip train is going to terminate.

    12. The champion.

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    If someone is talking shit about your best friend, you're going to need to defend their honour for them.

    13. The cold, hard truth.

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    Because everyone needs to be called out on their bullshit occasionally.

    14. The analyser.

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    Sometimes every text needs to be read three times, you need to back stalk on all social media platforms to at least 18 months ago, and you should probably check out their Linkedin as well. Finding out what a crush really meant by a simple "See you round." takes work.

    15. The enabler.

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    Sometimes a best friend needs someone to confirm that leaving the night out early to get home before the kebab shop closes is definitely the right thing to do.

    16. The savior.

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    They might not thank you at the time when you confiscate their phone, but they'll thank you the next day when they didn't text their ex.

    17. The companion.

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    Because sometimes you don't want to do anything, but you don't want to be alone, and that's when you need your best friend the most.