It’s crazy how you can find people that are both so different and so much alike. Finding your friends for life in college is the best thing: in a short period of time you’re thrown together, you click (almost instantly), and then you never leave each others’ sides. Here’s how you know you’ve found these special people:
1. You may have just met them five months ago, but they know you just as well (if not better than) your high school friends.
Embarrassing high school moments? Past boyfriend stories? They know them all. They know who you were, who you are, and who you want to be. They know what comfort foods make you feel better, they can pick your drink of choice, and they know all your quirky traits.
2. You talk about attending (read: being a part of) each others' weddings.
Chances are you’ve planned out the stories you’ll tell at their wedding and you’ve already planned your embarrassing bridesmaid speech. They’ve warned you about their crazy family members and you’ve done the same.
3. You're willing to live together.
As if you don’t already see each other enough. Living with someone is a pretty big commitment, even as friends. Luckily you all love each other enough to get over each others’ weird food habits, early mornings and loud music.
4. They're there for you at your best AND your worst times.
Got an A on a major test? They’re there. Crying on the floor because that boy you like was mean to you? They’re there. No matter what, they’re there for you to celebrate, comfort, and eat lots of ice cream when necessary.
5. You take care of each other.
Got a little too wild last Friday night? They’re there with pictures and jokes, but they’re also there to stop you and take you home. They don’t let you walk at night alone, they bring you coffee for your all nighters, and they’re basically your own personal doctors anytime you get sick.
6. You can't imagine life without them.
Although you’ve lived nearly two decades without them, you can’t imagine not knowing them at this point. You miss them over school breaks and anxiously await your reunion. By now you’ve decided that in twenty years you’ll still be in contact (and probably play the aunt role in their kids’ lives).
It's truly special to find your friends for life, and boy am I glad that I did.
