For some reason, in today's society being "clingy" has been made into something bad. Something almost... ugly. I can't wrap my head around it.
Yes, there is a line between being clingy and being obsessive.
There is a point where it goes from being alright to... crazy.
That being said, the point before you cross that line is what I mean by clingy today. My best friend is the clingiest person I have ever met, and I don't hate her for it.
Sometimes I may lose my temper when I've had a bad day and she just wants to be on top of me, but I don't hate her for her clinginess.
I admit I'm a clingy person as well. I don't like to be left on read. I will double or triple text and feel no shame. If I care about you and am comfortable with you, I will hug you all the time or rest my head on you.
I'm clingy, and I know it.
But it's just because I want to always remind those that I care about that I love them. That I'm there for them.
That's only the service of why clingy friends are better. Here are some more reasons why friends who cling are better than those who push you away.
1. You Will (Almost) Never Be Left On Read
If you're like me, you don't enjoy being left on read. So luckily, with a clingy best friend, you know that they will almost always reply to your text. Even if it's just a smiley face.
2. You Don't Have To Worry About Conversation Dying
They will always keep the conversation going. Even if it's just a "yeah" or a smiley face. They always want to talk. So much so that they may just send you a few texts if you don't reply fast enough.
3. You Can Most Likely Count On Them To Always Hang Out
No matter if it's just sitting at home, going to a junior high sports game or going to a wedding, you can always count on them to be down to hang out.
4. No Mind Games
They'll be honest with you, even if it hurts. They're not going to wait 15 minutes to respond to your texts. They're not going to leave you on read just because you accidentally left them on read. They don't play those kinds of games; they need someone to cling to and love.
5. They Feel The Need To Constantly Be In Your Space
Alright, this can sometimes be more of a con rather than a pro, but I'm going to put it here. Clingy friends will always want to sit with you, always want to lean on you and always want to hug you. Those aren't bad things because they show us that we're loved. But when I'm cooking and you're standing so close to me that I can't move my spatula around, we may have a bit of a problem.
6. You Won't Feel Awkward
You know when you go someplace new and you don't know many people, or maybe just one person but it's kind of awkward to follow them all night? Well, have no fear! With clingy friends, you don't have to worry about that because they will be by your side the whole time to make you feel a little less alone.
7. Endless Hugs
They will give you a million hugs, even when you don't ask for one. That comes in handy when you're sad. Trust me.
Let's stop making "clingy" have an ugly connotation. When it starts to get obsessive, sure, then we can assume the worst. But if someone who loves you and wants to talk to you and is constantly there for you is too "clingy" for your liking, maybe the problem in the friendship is you.
