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    13 Life Lessons That Sea Otters Can Teach Us About Friendship

    Friendships aren't just about holding hands, floating away, and looking cute while doing so.

    1. Friends that laugh together, stay together

    2. Support each other no matter what (even if you caught your best friend holding somebody else's paws)

    3. Dance like no one's watching and a true friend would join you

    4. Love your friends, no matter how odd they look

    5. Going to parties with your friends usually leads to the fondest memories

    6. Stand up for your friends when they're being bullied.

    7. Sometimes you have to pull your friends out of trouble (even when they don't want to be pulled)

    8. Comfort your buddies when they need a shoulder to lean on

    9. Tickling is guaranteed to make anyone smile

    10. It's okay to get into a bit of mischief

    11. If your friends are being fake, you got to show them some tough love and let them know!

    12. Pray for your friends

    13. If you and a friend ever go your separate ways, don't forget, there are always plenty of otters in the sea!