Not something you’d see every day, I’m sure. In the world we live in, it’s frowned upon for our significant others to have best friends of the opposite sex. As for me and mine, we’re different. Now, I’m not going to sit here and act like I have never had my doubts. Because, like every girl, I did. Like most, I thought there was no way that two people of the opposite sex could be so close with absolutely no attraction to each other whatsoever. For a long time, I constantly looked over my shoulder. I thought that surely, I was going to get stabbed in the back. I didn’t let my guard down, but I found myself talking to her more and more. Things slowly started to be okay in my mind. How? Because I paid attention. I got to know her. I listened to what she had to say. I trusted her and I trusted him. I let my guard down and finally saw her for what my boyfriend referred to her as. His best friend.
My boyfriend, Braden, and Allison started kindergarten together. They grew up in a small town called Converse, Louisiana. They rekindled at a high school party, where they sat on the back of a tailgate and talked for hours. They just talked about the simple things, telling each other’s life stories, and relationships. Ever since that night they kept up with each other and hung out after school every now and then. On December 5, 2010 two of their best friends passed away in a car accident due to drunk driving. Ever since then, they grew closer and closer. They started hanging out more and more, they always checked on each other and made sure each other were okay. They were there for each other when it counted the most, and never left each other’s side. And til this day, their friendship has never changed.
I’m not saying this is for everyone, because unfortunately some girls seem to have other intentions. Honestly, I got lucky. Allison is not your typical girl. She is full of life, has a good head on her shoulders. She’s confident in herself, strong minded, and knows what she wants out of life. She is the most genuine person I have ever met, she would never intentionally hurt someone. She is honest, and straightforward. Most of all, she’s loyal to the people she loves and is true to herself, that’s my favorite thing about her.
My advice, trust your significant other. In a relationship, if you don’t have trust, you have nothing. If you trust them, and they end up stabbing you in the back, then that should be all the assurance you need. Don’t stay with someone if they don’t have your best interest at heart. Be with someone that you know can love you like no other person can. I am forever grateful for the relationship God has given me. I have been through the worst when it comes to relationships. Which explains why I had the trust issues that I had. Not every guy is the same. Be patient, love yourself, and stay true to yourself. When you stick to your values, you find people that are true to you. Don’t settle. I promise it’s worth it. Braden loves me for who I am, and that is the most amazing feeling.
It makes me happy to know that, not only does my boyfriend have such a great person in his life, but now I do too. Not only is she in my life, but she has also become one of my best friends. There’s some people you just click with, and for me, that’s Allison. I talk to her all the time now, and I miss her when she’s not around. Allison and I have learned to confide in each other, and I’m so happy we do. If I hadn’t of let my guard down, I would be missing out on such a great and beautiful soul. It’s true what they say, sometimes God has a tendency to put people in your life that you never knew you needed. And I can’t thank Him enough for giving me a life-long friend.. We love you, Big Al.
