You are thankful and happy at college with new friends you can't believe weren't in your life before, but that does not change the fact that you wish your BFF was at school with you. You find yourself missing them and wishing they were at college with you to experience this chapter of your life. Here are just a few of the biggest signs you are missing your bestie for life.

1. You need a good hug after a long day.

There is nothing like that bear hug that you and your best friend share. It is more of an attack than a hug, but hey, that’s what makes you and your best friend the way you are. Hugs are nice from anyone, but it just is not the same as that comforting hug from your best friend.

2. When people just do not understand.

Some friends just do not get why you think a song is funny, or when people do not know the words to Jojo’s anthem “Too Little, Too Late.” Your friends give you the strangest looks but you know if your BFF was there, she would be singing along with you.

3. When you need someone to go on a drive with to vent about life and cry.

Going out with people at your college is good, but it's just not the same without your best friend on your side. Driving gets your mind off of everything and gives you a chance to vent without people overhearing what you are talking about. Sometimes all you want to do is be with your bestie and drive and rant about your life, but when she’s not around life gets frustrating.

4. When you hear new music you know she would love but you can't rock out with her.

You and your best friend have the same taste in music, so naturally you want to jam out with her the minute you hear the next top hit. You can send it to her, but not being able to fully experience new music with your BFF just is not right.

5. When you call to gossip about something she has no clue about, but she takes your side anyway.

That’s a true friend if you ask me. Taking your best friend's side since birth just has to be right! It always feels good to have a friend on your side, whether she knows the people you are talking about or not.

Best friends are so special, and rare. If you have one like I do you know it is just the best feeling ever. I want to dedicate this to my BFF Emily Ruth Bendin. I can’t thank you enough for being there since age four. Ladies, I hope you can relate to missing your best friend from home! Grateful is an understatement for friends who stay when the going gets tough or even if you have all the joy in the world.