Growing up, especially in high school, I found that my friendship group always consisted of both guys and girls. Due to this, I was able to see how different the friendship dynamic was across genders, and how while both were equally valuable, my male friendships ended up being so different.
Often times, we get so caught up in our female friends that we forget the guys in our lives, so here's a proper acknowledgment for all you have done, and continue to do.
To My Best Guy Friend,
Firstly, I'd like to start off by thanking you. Over the years, there has not come a time where I haven't thoroughly appreciated the fact that you've stayed in my life no matter how moody or indecisive I've been. It takes an extremely patient person to overlook the constant drama and meltdowns that come with having a female friend, and I'm so happy those overly dramatic times haven't scared you away.
I would also like to thank you for all the things that you've taught me. If it weren't for our friendship I wouldn't know what it's like to have someone who looks at life with such a different perspective than I do. You are continuously teaching me not to sweat the small stuff and that everything in life happens for a reason.
However, when things do get bad, (because we both know they have and will again), you will be there to remind me that for every sad time that comes my way, there will be more happy ones that follow.
But our friendship doesn't solely consist of getting through hard times, because we've had a lot of great moments together too. The memories you've given me over the years have been invaluable, and each one of them is so special to me. When college is long gone and life takes us to different places, I will look back on all the times we shared together and always be grateful that for some reason we were placed in each others lives.
In you I have found more than just a best friend, I have also found a brother. You are my cheerleader when I accomplish things, the person who keeps me grounded, and the guy that always knows how to get through to me when others don't. When I don't believe in myself, you believe me enough for the both of us, and because of this you've pushed me to become a better person.
I will forever be thankful for the day we became friends, because most importantly, you've showed me that it's okay to trust men. You've allowed me to see that not every guy in life is going to leave or hurt me, and that maybe, just maybe, I don't need to build up such high walls to keep people out.
So thank you for all the laughs, hour long phone calls, and endless advice. You'll never truly understand how thankful I am to have found a forever friend in you.
Love always,
Your Best Friend
