Homeslice,

Hello. It's me, your best friend. You know, the one who most people mistake for either your sister, or girlfriend? Yeah that's me. You are my best friend and as much as people mistake the dynamic of our friendship, I could never ask for anything better.

There are so many reasons that I am thankful for our friendship that would not be the same if you were of the female gender. Who else would sit and watch superhero movies with me one day, and rom-coms the next? What other guy could I never have to "get ready" or worry about my appearance to go see or go to dinner with? On the same hand, if I DO want to take time to get all dolled up for something, who else would tell me the truth about the dress that makes me look fat, the hairstyle that makes me look funny or that my breath smells terrible? We love to make fun of each other and have a mutual understanding that the foundation of our friendship is honesty and comfortability of an opposite gender friendship.

I am thankful that you encourage me everyday to be better than the day before. You embrace the weirdness that is my life, and reach into the depths of my heart to help me understand that I am uniquely made. You are okay with my weird obsessions and the fact that I do things the way I do, no matter how particular they may be.

I am thankful l that you are okay with spontaneous plans at a moments notice, and the adventures that they always bring. Some of my best memories in life are with you. Whether it's adventuring outdoors, Netflix binges, late night study sessions when I feel like I will never be able to memorize those formulas or vocab for my exams, or perhaps being my go-to date for any and all social activities.

Thanks for being an awesome wingman and helping me understand when someone isn't worth my time to consider dating for reasons or another. Thanks for also understanding that when you find that special someone, she's going to have to accept us as a package deal or she isn't the one. I am sorry in advance if I judge her more harshly than you will, but I only want the best for you because I care about you too much to see someone walk into your life that will not treat you like the dime you are.

You see me for who I am, and help me understand that one day another man will give me the world, but also force me to accept that when I choose the wrong one, you'll be there to say "I told you so." You know things about me that I don't even know about myself and are always there to be an open ear, a shoulder to cry on, and a fist for those that hurt me. Thank you for always being there for me to do the manly things like reach something on the top shelf, open things that are strong-man-sealed. This is not to say that you are only my friend because of the male societal stereotypical reasons, but it is so deeper than that. Our friendship goes beyond having a strong arm to depend on, but also a strong connection. I know I can depend on you for anything at any hour of the day or night.

You are one of the biggest blessings in my life and are always teaching me things, even when you don't intend to. Even though you are my best friend, you are an inspiration to my life. I hope that my children can grow up to have a friend like you and the deep friendship bond that we share. You have truly changed and continue to change my life everyday. It means the world to me to have a partner to do life with everyday.

Despite having to always answer the "Are you two a thing?" Life is better with you in all facets, and I am not sure how I could get through life without you. I hope that in the future our friendship continues to blossom into this beautiful creation to change the world. With you by my side, I can do anything. Thanks for that.

Much Love,

Your sister from another mister