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The Benefits Of A Best Friend

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The Benefits Of A Best Friend
Faith Duncan

Having a best friend is like meeting your twin. She/he is either the nicest version of yourself, or the meanest. Whether or not you notice it, though, your best friend will make you a better person all around. You'll share laughs, argue with each other, cry with each other, and talk for what seems like forever. You'll tell each other everything and always be there for each other.

Having someone there for you 24/7 is the best feeling in the world. Sure, you've got other friends and family, but we all know it's not the same. With a best friend you can talk about anything or anyone without being judged. Your best friend will always support you. It's like having a walking, talking, awesome diary with you all the time that you do everything with. Best friends are absolutely priceless.

You see, if your best friend is actually your best friend then they'll never leave you. Sure, people move and things happen, but they'll never really be gone forever. It’s inevitable for you to argue, but you'll always find a way to get around it. Even the worst of fights are solvable. At some point you might not like their opinions, and at some point you might be completely against their decisions, yet you'll still love them. There's no way not to, they're your best friend. They'll always be there for you to lean on.

You don't have to care when you're around your best friend. You don't have to be "normal", you don't have to meet someone's standards, you don't have to be serious all the time. You don't have to be afraid when you’re with your best friend because they're there to protect you. That person is there to make sure even on your worst days you crack a smile. They're there to tell you your mistakes are okay, even if you feel like you failed. When you're around your best friend you can dance like nobody's watching, because they'll be dancing with you.

They're the person you can laugh until you cry with, and that's what matters. With a best friend you won't need anyone else.

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