Dear Bestie,

I just want to start out by saying thank you. You have done so much for me in the years we’ve been friends, and we have come such a long way. We’ve been through thick and thin together, and even though many friends have come and gone, you’re a constant in my life. You're the brother I never knew I wanted.

You’ve been my go-to date for quite a while now. Whether it just be getting Mexican food because I’m craving it or going to see a new movie that looks good, I know I can call you up to go with me. Yeah, people might mistake us for a couple, but whatevs.

On the other hand, you’re also my go-to bro. I know I can talk sports with you, (until my team beats yours, then it’s better to let you cool down). You introduce me to your new friends as one of the guys, but I know you’d talk me up to them if I’m interested. I have the best of both worlds with you.

I also want to thank you for always being 100 percent honest with me. Not all female friends do that, because they are afraid of hurting feelings or things being taken too personally. But you never fail to tell me like it is, and I need that brutal honesty in my life. That being said, your advice is always out of love. You are constantly looking out for me.

Going off of that, you give the best guy advice. Somehow you always know whether things will work out with a guy before I do. You have a pretty good idea of what his real intentions are, and you always warn me if he’s a d-bag in disguise. You have saved me from a lot of relationships that were bound to crash and burn.

Despite your constant warnings and interventions, my stubborn self always has to learn the hard way. And when I do, you’re my (I apologize for the cliché) shoulder to cry on. You tell me what an a**hole he was, and how I deserve better, and I love you for that.

My parents trust you more than they trust me. If they know I’m with you, they have no worries. (Although I’m not sure if that’s a good or bad thing…)

I am always happy when I’m around you. You make me laugh until I pee myself (literally), then proceed to tell that story whenever the opportunity arises. I really could not imagine my life without you in it. We have been through it all, and I know I can tell you anything without (that much) judgement. I know no matter how far school or life pulls us apart, we’ll remain close somehow. You're my bro, my boo, and most importantly, my BFF.

Love,