What It's REALLY Like To Have A Best Friend, And BE A Best Friend

And the truth comes out.

You learn how to well manage your time.

"I have approximately a million hours of homework."

"Man, that sucks. Wanna go get something to eat?"

You learn how to love through the hard times.

"Your hair looks good... But I'm still mad."

You learn how to be true to who you are.

"You can judge me, but I'm about to eat this entire tub of ice cream."

For the first time, you understand the importance of your own life.

Best friends have a way of making you feel irreplaceable.

You experience true selflessness.

"I know it's late, but I need your help."

"Unlock the door. I'll be there in 10."

You become a pro at planning the future.

"We're going to marry twin football players, live in the same neighborhood and name our first daughters after each other."

(We all know our 7 year old selves did this.)

You start to pick up their habits and quirky sayings.

"HOLY MOTHER OF BISCUITS AND GRAVY."

"...What did I just say?"

"Oh, sorry. You got that from me."

You learn to be giving of your money.

I'm sure if we totaled the bills, you'd owe each other thousands of dollars.

It evens out.

You experience the joy of being loved by TWO families.

"My mom called me today. She told me to tell you that she loves you."

You experience comfortable silence.

Sometimes the lack of words means more than conversation.

Family is all the sudden not just blood relatives.

"She's pretty much my sister."

You experience an extremely unique love.

They don't have to be here. You don't have to be here. You CHOOSE to be here. CHOOSE to love each other. And CHOOSE to stick with a friendship that makes your life 100 times better.