Rewind·Posted on Dec 4, 201421 Lessons "Boy Meets World" Taught You About FriendshipLose one friend, lose all friends, lose yourself.by Krystie Lee YandoliBuzzFeed StaffLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. Friendship is one of the most fulfilling, amazing experiences that we get to have. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 2. Especially when you find someone who really, truly gets you. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 3. It's nice to be friends with people who know you better than you even know yourself. 4. And to celebrate the little moments in life that you'll always want to remember. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 5. When things aren't necessarily looking up, it makes it a little better to have a good friend by your side. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 6. You always want what's good for your friends and have their best interests at heart. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 7. It's OK to miss each other even if you've only been apart for a few hours. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 8. And it's really OK to let them know you miss them if it's been even longer. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 9. Always give them a shoulder to lean on, because you never know when you'll need them too. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 10. Prioritize your friends above all else and let them know they're #1 in your book. 11. Real friends don't judge each other or force one another to explain things you don't want to discuss. 12. Have lots of trust between you, or else you won't be able to survive awkward situations. 13. You should also be extremely loyal; it takes hard work and effort to maintain friendships over many years. 14. Show each other love and affection, because life is too short not to. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 15. It's important to always have each other's backs and defend your friends at all costs. 16. Even in times of crisis and fear — this is when your friends need you most! Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 17. Sometimes you and your friend make an even cuter couple than you and your actual significant other. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 18. Don't take everything so seriously — remember to laugh and create fun memories together. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 19. Be prepared to learn some of life's most important lessons together. 20. Especially when it comes to the true meaning of friendship. 21. And if you're lucky enough to find quality friends who you love, you should never, ever let them go. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF