Oftentimes when we hang out with our best friends, we stop in the spur of laughs to think how much we truly appreciate the individual, yet the words never leave our mind. It's great to feel needed as well as appreciated; many people show their emotions through actions, but there's nothing wrong with simply even speaking them out loud. Hearing the heartfelt words "I appreciate you" or "I'm so glad we're friends" once in a while can turn someone's day around. Here's five things I personally wish I told my closest friends more:
1. I'm grateful to have came across you.
I'm not normally an expressive person. I don't text people everyday nor do I reach out to new people. I like the select friends I have because I know that no matter how long I take to reply (often about two to three business days), they will always be there when I need them most, just as I am there for them. I've been friends with some people for so long that I don't recall how we met, but I'm glad we did, and I hope they know that.
2. You give incredible advice.
I hate being wrong, it's just who I am. The last thing I'd ever want is to take advice or suggestions from someone else, because I'm usually the one giving advice, not the other way around. But, many of my best friends know me better than I could possibly know myself, and for that I'm indebted. Some of my best friends take care of me like a sister or a mother would and I could never repay them for their constant words of wisdom, rides and support for everything.
3. When something goes wrong, you're the first person I think to contact.
I'm so indebted to my friends for always being on standby. All of them will reply or call me at any hour if I need it and not many people have friends like that. Some will even text me randomly to ask how I'm doing, and knowing people out there are worried (not just curious) about me makes all the difference. I'm very picky with who I associate myself with because not everyone can be trusted, so thank you for being someone I can easily go to.
4. You deserve the best.
You never truly know someone until you've reached the most personal level with them, which for many people is very different, whether it's being comfortable enough to cry in front of them or simply just knowing you can trust them blindly. But, once you have reached the most personal level, you see all the good in them. I know many of my friends are the most kindest and genuine people ever, they will never do anything to hurt anyone. They're the type of people that say "sorry" when their shoulder rubs against you in a crowded hallway (they're rare). I hope they're all aware that they deserve the best things in life.
5. Put simply, thank you.
There's so much to thank best friends for. Thank you for always being there. Thank you for always supporting me. Thank you for putting up with me (I know I can be annoying). Thank you for holding all my secrets. But most of all, thank you for just being you. Having a few high quality friends beats having a plethora of low quality friends any day, so thank you.
