This might not be your typical blog post about distance, because I'm not talking about a relationship. Being away from your best friend for an extended amount of time sucks. Whether it be because of college, moving, or just busy schedules- not seeing your other half sucks.
Yes, the FaceTime calls are endless and you talk almost every day, but it's just not the same. I can tell you that my best friend and I FaceTime almost every day. Which might sound obsessive, but watching each others facial expressions is honestly the next best thing to being with each other. I swear our FaceTimes last thirty seconds somedays and three hours on others. It's not like we're dying without each other, but she's my person- it's hard to not talk to your best friend.
One thing that college has taught me was to respect friendships. A lot of my friendships with old high school friends dwindled off throughout the year, but the friendships that lasted are the one's I cherish. Growing up is almost inevitable when major life events occur, and I'm happy that the friends I still have accept the new me. But most importantly, I'm happy my best friend has stayed by my side this entire time.
Not only have we made new friends while at different schools, but we've become friends with each other's school friends. Between visiting each other and the FaceTime calls, I've learned about almost all of my best friend's friends names. And the best part is that you gain a few Instagram followers out of it... But the worst part is that you're best friend is making friends to hang out with.
No matter what, my best friend is my best friend. Even though we can't go on Mexican food dates, or binge watch Grey's together like we do when home, we still talk to each other like we just left one another's house. I'm lucky enough to have a friendship with my other half that doesn't let distance affect us and our weirdness.
Being apart from anyone sucks. Although my best friend isn't a boyfriend, she's someone that I'm used to seeing and talking to every day. Her parent's are my parents, her dog is my dog. Like she's my person and it's hard to be apart.
But one thing I've realized is that no matter how long we go without seeing each other, our friendship is going to be fine. And the movie scenes with two people running into a huge hug is the perfect reenactment of what we do every time.
I'm very thankful and blessed to have the best friend that I do, but the distance sucks. Thankfully we aren't too far, because I don't think I could deal without seeing my best friend every-so-often.
