As far as best friends go, I’m convinced that I have the best ones in the world.

On the topic of soulmates, I’m not a huge believer in them romantically. It’s hard for me to believe that someone out there is literally my perfect other half and someday we’ll get married and ride off into the sunset together.

I do, however, think that everyone comes into your life for a reason. Everyone, no matter what, has some impact on your life.

Whether it’s to teach you a lesson, help you get through something or create a new beginning, everyone has a purpose.

My best friends came into my life and taught me more about love than anyone ever has.

I’ve always been an insecure person. I’m always worried about what other people think of me, and I tend to try a little too hard when it comes to relationships. I’ll give everything up for a person.

All of my time and energy is spent on one person, and my identity becomes jeopardized at the drop of a hat.

However, my friends have given me the love and acceptance I’ve needed to grow more confident and happier than I’ve ever been. They never fail to make me feel like the luckiest girl on earth, and they’ve never made me feel like any parts of me were wrong.

My best friends and I are the most obnoxiously close people you will probably ever meet.

When we’re together, we’re almost always yelling because we’re making some stupid joke that probably doesn’t make any sense and we’re probably talking so fast that you don’t even understand what we’re saying.

We share EVERYTHING from clothes to food, and somehow, we managed to fit three teenage girls onto one bed for an entire night with just one blanket (multiple times).

Never once have I questioned whether or not they cared. They’re the “text me when you’re home so I know you got there safe” kind of people.

They’re the “visits you at work and surprises you with coffee” kind of friends.

They’re the first people that have given as much to me as I give to them, and it’s taught me so much about who I am and what I deserve in life.

They’ve taught me that true love is about sacrifice, and making relationships work isn’t as hard as you think when you stop worrying about what the other person is thinking and you’re just doing nice things because you can and you want to, not because you feel obligated to make sure the other person feels appreciated.

My friends have made every day better, and no matter what, have always been there to carry me when I need a little extra push when things get tough.

For that, I thank you. I’m eternally grateful, and I love you so much.