“Best Friends for Life,” is a term that is used so loosely but it rarely happens in real life. If you have a friendship that has lasted for more than 10 years then that’s something you should be proud of. Many friendships tend be over after a certain period in your life, like high school or college. You find that it is difficult to keep in touch once you’ve move on to the next chapter of your life.
If you are one of the lucky few to have a friendship that has lasted for 10 years, then here are 10 things you should remember about your friendship:
1. They Know What You like
10 years is a long time. In that time, your friend will certainly know what you like. More importantly, they’ll respect your hobbies and your interests. The best thing is, if they do find your hobby or interest a little unusual, then you’re sure to encounter some friendly banter.
2. They Know What You Don’t like
Similar to the last point, if you have been friends for 10 years, not only will they know what you like, but they will also know what you don’t like. The beautiful thing about friendship is that there is a finely tuned balance between respect and banter. If they see something that you don’t like, always remember that they’ll tease you for it.
3. They Are Always There At Your Beck And Call
In a friendship that has lasted for this long, you’ll come to realise that you really don’t need to ask permission for anything. If you need advice, a helpful hand, or you just want to talk to someone, you know where there are.
4. They Accept You As You Are.
Acceptance of a person is not just about knowing a person’s likes and dislikes. There’s more to it than that. By being accepted for who you are, you don’t need to pretend to be someone else. Many people who try to make friends pretend to be someone else so that they can fit in. With your 10 year friendship, you will come to realise that you can be proud of who you are and you don’t need to change anything about you.
5. You Always Remember The First Time You Guys Met
A friendship that has lasted this long doesn’t usually require much effort. In fact, you may have notice that your friendship feels so natural. Because of that, you will look back on the day you guys first met and realise that your friendship really did come from nowhere.
6. You Have 10 Years Worth Of Stuff To Talk About
When you guys hang out, you really don’t need to worry about what you have to say. That is because you have more than 10 years worth of stuff to talk about. Believe me, you can reminisce about old times whenever you feel like it. They’re called good times for a reason!
7. You’ve Lasted 10 Years For A Reason
Most friendships only last for a certain period in your life. You’ll have friends during high school, college or University, but once that finishes, you’ll tend to lose contact pretty quickly and will only tend to get together during special occasions. But with your friendship, it has lasted for 10 years for a reason. Just hold that thought.
8. You Will Always Forget About Your Arguments Or Indifferences
With any relationship that has lasted for 10 years, you’re bound to have differences and even have some arguments, and the same goes for your friendship. You will have times when you can’t stand each other, but you tend to forget about it pretty quickly. It’s strange, but it’s true.
9. They Are Always By Your Side
If your friend is aware that you like a certain someone, then you can sure that they will always try and put a good word in for you whenever they meet that special person that you like. The same goes for when they see someone they don’t like. They will stick up for you, no matter what. There’s a very good reason for this – your friend, who has been by your side for 10 years, will always want you to be happy.
10. There Will Be An End To Your Friendship
Like with everything in life, there will come a time where your friendship will come to an end. This could be for whatever reason. It could be a new job, moving house or settling down to start a family. Sure you may be contact, but your new life will slowly take over. So whatever happens, make the most of your friendship. You never know what’s round the corner.
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