Dear Best Friend,

I am warning you now; this is going to get sappy. Though you know that I am not the kind of person to publicize my thoughts and feelings, I believe that you need to know just how much I love and appreciate you every day, along with how much of a blessing you are in my life.

Growing up, I was always fed the nonsense that a guy and a girl could not just be best friends. Now as an adult, I find that idea completely irrelevant. I strongly believe that God put us into each others lives for no other reason than to be best friends. We share a deep bond – one that surpasses any boundaries or awkwardness that would make other people uncomfortable.

We’ve discussed everything under the sun – from hypothetical situations, to make believe and even the possibility of you wearing a dress as my maid of honor someday. You’ve sat with me while I’ve cried over hundreds of things and never muttered a word, but I always knew that it was because you were hurting right alongside me. We’ve sung thousands of songs in the car together, and watched way too many movies. I would not trade any of these memories or moments for anything in the world.

I am so accustomed to the random texts, your mom treating me like her own and you always just being here. I do not want you to think that I take these things, or you, for granted.

So here is a list of things that I want you to know, also, I am anticipating a phone call from you after you read this. This one is for you, best friend – the Robin to my Batman.

Thank you for being my real life diary

Knowing that all of my secrets are safe with you is one of the best things I have ever experienced. No matter the mood that I am in, I know that I can call you whenever and vent about anything without you giving any negative feedback. Thank you protecting my story and interjecting yourself into every chapter.

Thank you for the tough love

Though you are an absolutely fabulous listener, thank you for always telling me when I am being stupid or overdramatic. Whether it is the middle of the night phone call because of a boy, or the midafternoon mental breakdown, you are not afraid to tell me that I am being ridiculous. I believe that your tough love has helped mold me into the stronger, sturdier person that I am today.

Thank you for accepting my weirdness

Thank you never, ever judging me for all the weird things that I have done. You’ve smiled and held my hand through some of the most awkward stages of my life – new haircuts, new boys, new interests, new chapters. You’ve been there all along, seeing me at my best and worst – accepting and laughing at my mannerisms and words without the slightest judgment. Though this feeling is mutual, this definitely made me more comfortable with myself and confident in everything I’ve done thus far.

Thank you for always being there for me

I know that sometimes I can be overdramatic when things get messy in my life. However, I know that no matter what the situation is, I can always count on you to listen and offer me the best advice you can think of. Whether it is a bad test grade, a fight with another friend or boy troubles, I know that you are only a phone call away. You will sit and listen to me cry for hours, even when you have a million things going on. I can never thank you enough for letting me be the emotional girl that I am deep down.

Needless to say that without you in my life, I would be pretty lost. I can never thank you enough for just being the person you are. I can never express just how much you and your friendship means to me. I never understood the Grey’s Anatomy concept of “my person,” however, if I had to name the closest thing I have, it would be you.

So thank you again best friend; you are the absolute best part of who I am, and I send appreciation to God every day that He placed you into my life. Here is to the plethora of memories we have, and the infinite number the universe has for us in the future. You’re “my person,” and I wouldn’t want to have it any other way.

Love you always,

Your best friend