Some friends come and go in your life and some are meant to be there for a lifetime. When you have a friend for more than 10 years, things are a little different than short-term friends. Here are eight things I've come to know with a few friends I've had for at least 10 years of my life.
1. Their family is basically your family.
At first you met their family and they seemed nice, you would say hello when you saw them out and about. But after 10 years, you're going to their house to hangout with their family, even when they are not home. When you run into them at the store, expect to be there for 30 minutes minimum talking about old times or what you have going on in your life. These people really care about you as you also care about them. It becomes a family away from yours.
2. You have a signature picture.
You take that one picture every 3 years so you can use it for a transformation Tuesday in another 3 years.
3. There is no judgement in this friendship.
You know no matter how stupid or wrong whatever you did was, this person will still be here to listen to you, help you, call you stupid and tell you to get it together. But you always know you can tell them anything, and you always will want to tell them.
4. When you go on the annual family trip they always come and know everyone.
You're going on a trip and who better to come then this best friend? When you get there, your family is more excited to see them then they are to see you. They chat it up with grandma and know who made what dish at dinner.
5. They always remind you of all the dumb things you have done.
They will never let you live down that time you thought it would look good to cut your bangs off, along with the year you thought having black hair would be fun. Also, the time when you dated that boy who was never good enough for you. Especially if you've ever shot a basketball from the floor in a game... you'll never get to forget that moment.
6. There is that one movie scene you always reenact or quote.
Let's be real, they should have cast you two for the part because you know it by heart. You have movies you could quote all day knowing them from start to finish. Especially 'Stick It', 'She's the Man' and 'Mean Girls' because what friend group didn't love these movies at one point?
7. You know over time you have changed.
Over time you have went your separate ways, moved away from each other and made new friends. But when you meet their new friends, you understand why they picked them. You're sad to see them moving on but happy with what they are accomplishing.
8.You know no matter what you will always be there for each other.
Even if you guys have some ups and downs you know this person is in your life forever. You have gone separate ways at time but you will always find your way back.
