1. No one can turn your tears to laughter so quickly.
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2. You have no one who will happily walk with you anywhere you want to go.
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3. These shameless plops that happen anywhere and everywhere.
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4. No one enjoys play time like they do.
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5. Your roommates will just never be this excited to see you.
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6. It's hard work to find another permanent cuddle buddy, and even if you do, it'll never be the same.
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7. None of your friends have ear flaps.
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8. You forget to remind yourself to enjoy the little things when they aren't there.
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9. It's impossible to find someone selfless enough to care about your sadness more than their own.
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10. You just can't find someone else this weird.
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11. Or this weird.
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12. That "WHAT DO YOU WANT?" face.
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13. The "fluff & smile" factor.
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14. No one else is this easy to forgive, or as willing to apologize.
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15. Eating a late night "snack" with someone without judgement in underwear is just no longer as realistic.
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16. Bed time isn't the same.
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17. It's hard to find someone who will allow you to dress them up and then shamelessly entertain you.
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18. Those "there are no words" moments.
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19. You'll never find someone this cute in college.
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20. Bath time.
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21. After they've been with you through so much, their unconditional love just can't be duplicated.
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Now drop what you're doing and go Facetime your parents so you can see the dog. Even if they aren't used to it already, they'll understand.