In just a few short weeks I will be heading off to my college and leaving everyone and everything that I am familiar with ... which is a little scary *insert nervous emoji.* In all honesty, there isn't much that I am going to miss besides my family, my bed and my friends. Ah friends; let's talk about friends. In my junior year of high school, I was introduced to some of the best people that have ever entered my life. Having these new people, plus my soccer pals from way back when, I was finally surrounded by positive and motivating people. Every friend is different from one another, but that is what makes the friendships worthwhile. Let's take a look at the types of friends everyone has in their life.
1. The friend who is your partner in crime (the BFF).
This is the person (or persons) that you KNOW have your back no matter what, no questions asked. I am fortunate enough to have a few girls who have been with me through thick and thin, and I couldn't imagine life without them, they're my loyal BFFs. Those girls know exactly who they are, and I am so grateful to have them in my life. And you should be grateful for your loyal BFF(s) too.
2. The friend who makes you have abs from laughing too much.
This is the person who can make you (and the whole group) laugh for hours in any circumstance. They have the kind of wit that makes you question how the heck they even thought of it. This friend makes up for other friends who lack in the humor department (AKA me), but this balance is what keeps the friendship interesting. These people can also make any situation fun for everyone and knows how to have a good time.
3. The "mom" of the group.
Yes, every friend group has this friend. And yes, you definitely want this friend in your life even if you find them annoying sometimes. They may seem to care too much, but in reality, this person is extremely important to have in difficult situations. They are very rational and only want the best for you and everyone else.
4. The "that's the crazy one" friend.
If you want a fun and wild time, this is the friend you always call first. This friend is the high-energy, adventure-loving, daring and ruthless, most spontaneous person you can think of. Fortunately, this friend is the friend who inspires you to be a little bit more daring and teaches you how to live in the moment.
5. The friend who says "here's the plan" instead of "I don't know."
Without these friends, no one in your group would get anything accomplished. These are the people who step up when nobody else is, and usually decide what y'all are doing (especially on holidays).
6. The friend that you can only tolerate in small ounces.
This friend probably changes for everyone in the group, but nonetheless is usually prevalent in a group of friends. This person may be somebody you don't exactly get along with or it could be somebody you simply find annoying. You're friends with this person and you like them, but you just can't handle them for as long as you can handle some of your other friends. After a while you can get frustrated and annoyed with their actions and words.
7. The low maintenance and long distance friend.
This is the friend who you can go months without talking to, but then still meet up for coffee and talk each other's ears off without any awkwardness. Life would be boring if all of your friends were this low maintenance, but having one or two of these friends is great because you know it will always be a fun time when you finally get to see each other.
8. The "let's get fit right now" friend.
If you didn't have this friend then, depending on the type of person you are, you might not be inclined to go to the gym as much as you do. Let's be real, working out with a friend or doing a diet with a friend, is 10 times more tolerable when you're doing it with somebody else. This friend is your own hardcore health motivator.
9. The friend that reminds you of the importance of socializing.
This friend is the dang friend who is willing to push you out the door screaming bloody murder just to get you to hang out. They encourage you to put yourself out there, they motivate you to try new social activities and they're your personal cheerleader after you have done all of that.
10. The friend who tells you that you can when you say you can't.
Out of all the types of friends, this friend is one of the most important people in your life. This person is an optimist about life, you and themselves. They encourage you to chase your goals and dreams and constantly give you the support you need when you are feeling down. They genuinely believe that you and them are both destined for greatness and will not stop until greatness is achieved.
