I am pretty sure most people have once had, or has the friend they are with 24/7. They do everything together, go everywhere together and are literally never apart. Sounds exhausting. Now, I’m not saying there is anything wrong with those kind of friendships. However, I am personally not a fan. I love to do my own thing, I like my space, my time and even sometimes, believe it or not, I LOVE being alone. I appreciate and cherish the friendships I have with the people that no matter how much time we have spent apart, or not spoken, or not spend every waking minute together, when we meet for coffee, or go on a weekend trip or whatever, nothing has changed and our friendship is just as great as it’s always been. To my low-maintenance friends out there, you get me. Thank you, and you’re the best.
1. They never stray.
When someone is a real friend, you just know. It is such a reassuring feeling, and a low-maintenance real friend is even better. They are doing their own thing, and you are doing your own thing. Even though you may both be busy a lot of the time, and do not talk or spend as much time together as you would like; at the end of the day, you both know you are always there for each other and the friendship has not diminished a bit.
2. You never have to apologize for missed time.
We're both now adults, as scary as that sounds. We have school, homework, jobs, personal things and tons of other responsibilities. Plans may get canceled last-minute, or our schedules may not mesh very well, but we don't take it personally. We get it. The missed time will always be made up and nobody's feelings are hurt.
3. Distance ain't got nothing on us.
Whether we are 20 miles from each other, or 200, we're tight. Thank you for showing me friendship isn't always about physically being together all the time, but emotionally there for each other. You are still a friend I can tell all my secrets to, that won't judge me, and that I can just talk to about that weeks episode of "The Bachelor" or what color I should paint my nails.
4. Thank you.
Thank you for always picking up the phone when I randomly call to chit chat at 1 a.m. Thank you for always being there for me when I need you, hearing me out and having my back. Thank you for understanding that plans may fall through sometimes, but neither of us take it to heart because it's not a huge deal. Finally, thank you for being you. You are the best and please, never leave my side. Love you long time.
Low-maintenance friends are the best friends.
Dedicated to: Savannah, Jessica, Lindsey, Kari, Alisha and Tessa.
