The television show “Friends” (and debatable knock-off “How I Met Your Mother”) are what have set the standards for #FriendshipGoals. The odd, yet harmonic chemistry between all of these diverse characters just flow. Dare I say, I believe my cohorts match (if not exceed) Monica, Chandler, Phoebe, Joey, Ross and Rachel’s level on the friendship-goal scale.
Everyone thinks that they have the greatest friends. But I am almost positive I have the BEST best friends. Clearly this is a fact and not out of pure bias.
I would like to dedicate a moment of recognition to place my friends on this pedestal and lateral ranking beside the beloved sitcom clan. (Then we can go back to roasting each other in our group chats.)
They all bring something different to the table.
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I have met most of my friends through different outlets during different times of my life. This has provided me with a large mixing pot of characteristics and I cherish each of their unique traits.
They are overly generous.
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This applies in so many ways. We always take care of one another. No matter how much tough love we project in the mix, we still act with each other’s best interests 100 percent of the time. I’m astonished by how we still put up with each other’s hot messes. But it's comforting to know that I have insurance for whatever situation I get myself into.
My friends fight over paying the bill nine out of 10 times. People have gotten physically bitten over this at a restaurant table before. This is not a dramatization. It can be the most frustrating thing to duke it out and see who can sneak their card to the server first. But it’s also one of the best things I love about them—not because of the financial support but because their selflessness and etiquette are spotlighted through this act.
They know how to party, but have their priorities straight in order.
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My wildest behaviors are surfaced from them while I am also brought back down to earth and grounded through them. They bring out both the worst and best in me in only the best way possible.
I am constantly inspired by how they all manage to maintain a job, good grades and a social life. We feed off of each other’s energies and ambition. I am surrounded by people who continuously better me. My admiration for their hard work makes me strive to be my best self.
Although we value our education and responsibilities, we never forget to balance it out. You would've never guessed these individuals are capable of getting down the way that they do.
You know what Drake says, “I've always liked my women friends book and street smart.”
They are weird.
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I never thought I could meet anyone weirder than myself. Boy have I been proven wrong. It is mentioned too often that we should get our own television show. This is evident through the Snapchat stories that don’t quite make it to a full 24 hours (due to deletion by embarrassment).
Nothing is considered TMI. We are as candid and comfortable as it gets. I am able to expose my true being in a non-judgmental light. Not only is my strangeness tolerated, but accepted and loved.
They are my true soulmates.
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I can recall clicking instantly with each of them, finding an immediate bond. I still get mind-blown on how I could find so many lives parallel to mine.
If you’re one of my friends reading this right now, don’t get too big-headed from all the praise. I’m about to tag you in some memes that attack your character in the most joking and loving way possible.
Forgive me if I’m comparing apples and oranges. “Friends” portrayed an established group of friends—whereas I am referring to several groups.
