We all have a good friend, if not a best friend. As for me, I have multiple best friends. But the different between a best friend and a good friend lies within the 11 standards below:
1. When you make plans you keep them.
This is probably my number one pet peeve. This issue perhaps bothers me more than it should as a school of communications major because making plans is all about communication. To me making plans is a big deal because in a world where time is so precious, I am showing how much my BFF means to me by making time for them in my busy schedule. If they drop the ball after they've already booked my time, it's a huge slap in the face.
2. You better be down for a good time.
You can ask one of my BFFs, I always want to "paint the town red" when I go out. So my ideal BFF can't be a buzz kill instead they better be a "yes man" and be down to try new things and sometimes make an extra effort to make memories.
3. If it's just the two of you, it's still fun.
Aka if you hit me with that "well whose all going to be there?" text, hit the road. If you're my BFF, we don't need others to make our time more or less valuable. We can just sit together at home and do nothing but still enjoy being in each other's presence.
4. You can practically read each other's minds.
Finishing each other's sentences may sound like a stereotype but this truly happens with my BFF and I. My BFF and I can anticipate how each other will feel about something without them even speaking words. For the most part, my BFF thinks a lot like me therefore, making decisions together isn't that hard.
5. Your fights never last longer than a day.
Because who are you kidding, that would be too sad. You want to be with them, talk to them, know how they are! If you truly love your BFF you will learn that their friendship is worth a couple bumps in the road.
6. They would do the same for you as you would do for them.
There's no point being in a one-sided friendship. If my BFF doesn't look out for me like I look out for them, then they're not my BFF.
7. They want you to succeed.
Whether it's a job/internship opportunity or you're in a relationship, your BFF is protective over you and looks out for your best interest in life.
8. Would defend you in a heartbeat.
When someone throws you shade on social media, your BFF is the first to acknowledge it and take action.
9. You guys are practically siblings.
You may go on
family outings with them or have back-to-back sleepovers making it feel like you're part of the same family. You know their parents well as if they were your own and are able to fit into your BFFs family dynamic because you've been around for so long.
10. They listen to your stupid stories and at least pretend to care
You may have a story that really isn't important at all but your BFF will treat it like its pressing information. Even when
long distance, your BFF keeps up on communication with you over little life details.
11. They tell you how it is.
You can get away with saying things that you wouldn't normally say to a good friend. The truth may hurt, but you need your BFF to give you a reality check once in awhile. Along with this comes some serious life advice that might sting but again help you in the long-run.
