Friends come and go, especially when we are growing up, but each of them taught you something or meant something to you at some point. We’ve all had a fair share of uniquely different childhood friends. Here are the main ones.
1. The big brother or sister.
Even if you already had an older sibling, you still had a friend who acted older despite being the same age as you. This friend may have bossed you around a bit, but because they wanted to show you new things. This friend may have taught you how to curl your hair or talk to a crush. They may have acted like a know-it-all, but you looked up to them like a role model regardless. They were super protective and threatened to fight anyone who hurt you. If you didn’t have an older sibling, this friend was exactly like the one you never had.
2. The leader.
Different from the big brother or sister, this friend was everyone’s friend, kind of like the popular one. You could never figure out why people gravitated towards this person. Since this friend was friendly with everyone, you made a lot of acquaintances through them. This friend came up with things to do and planned it. When you got older, this person probably hosted the parties (getting the idea from the daredevil friend, of course). This friend liked being the center of attention and receiving credit for all of their hard work. Nonetheless, they were still a great friend.
3. The daredevil.
This friend was the one who had big dreams and probably made a bucket list with you. They talked about hiking the Grand Canyon and skydiving together one day. They shared their plans for future piercings and tattoos. This friend was most likely the one to get you in the most trouble whether it was with mom or dad, or the law. They certainly made hanging out more exciting and an adventure.
4. The goody two shoes.
The opposite of the daredevil, this friend feared getting in trouble and upsetting their parents. This friend may also have been spoiled, always getting what they want from Mommy and Daddy. However, they were a good listener and gave the best gifts for your birthday. They were a people pleaser so if other’s weren’t happy, they weren’t happy. They absolutely hated confrontation. Even though they could be the downer of the group, they kept you out of trouble and usually made up for it by baking cookies for everyone (or asking your Mommy to help make them).
5. The goofy one.
This friend was the jokester. This friend was always cracking jokes and making everyone around them laugh, maybe even during inappropriate times like when a teacher was talking or in a crowded movie theater. This friend was probably the one most excited for senior pranks, if not the one organizing it. Looking back, you miss this friend because they could make you smile whenever you needed it.
6. Your twin or other half.
Also known as, your best friend or BFF. You two had the most in common and they were basically just like you. Sometimes this could lead to the biggest fights, but you two always made up in the end. This friend was your go-to. If you fought with your parents or broke up with your boyfriend/girlfriend, you’d run over to this friend’s house and they would know exactly what to do to make it better.
Sometimes, your friend group would get mad at you two for hanging out together without them, but they were just jealous. This person is hopefully still in your life in some way because you two made unforgettable memories together. If you don’t talk to any of your childhood friends, this should be the one you reconnect with because they impacted your life more than you may know.
7. Your crush.
Maybe you weren’t friends with this person, but they definitely had a role in your childhood. This is the person you’d dodge in the hallways, sneak peaks at during class, and brag to your friends about.
They may have been the most sought after person in your grade so everyone had a crush on them. Or maybe, you had a crush on someone and your friends had no idea why, but it didn’t matter because you were obsessed either way.
Maybe you even had a fling or a relationship with them, if so, that’s a victory. This is the person you look forward to seeing again at your 10-year high school reunion because you’re still slightly interested in finding out what they are up to. This person was one of the reasons you went to school every day, along with all of your other friends, of course.
Your childhood wouldn’t have been the same without most of these friends. Some of them may still be the best people in your life, but if they aren’t, be grateful that they once were.
