The notion of a best friend is ever so ubiquitous in our childhood, and even in high school. "Susan's my best friend, we do everything together," or "David's my best bud" are so popular, and I'm sure we all had a "best friend" at some point in our childhood. But what about in college, and beyond? Do you think the notion of a "best friend" should be changed? Maybe it's just that one best friend isn't enough, or that you find there's no such thing as a "best friend" in our older years, or that the term just doesn't apply to our lives anymore. What do you think?
2006-09-11 15:06:20 · 11 answers · asked by euges116 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
I still say my best friend about mine, who I've known since I was 4, but havent seen in 10 years since I moved to the US from Britain. But through e mail and phonecalls, shes still the best non relative who knows and understands me best, which is invaluable.
2006-09-11 15:11:49 · answer #1 · answered by trishopesisters 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I understand what you are saying but I still have my "best friend" that I have known almost my whole life. If we met today, we might not be friends because you change a lot from when you were younger. However, we know everything about eachother and she is the first person I call when ever I need to talk. I can trust her completely, she can trust me and it feels good that no matter what I will always have her for the rest of my life. Besides her I have many other "best friends" but they always represent a portion of my life, like my best friends from college or my best friend from a certain place that I have lived. You find different people that mean different things to you and it's nice to have a large array of people to know and share your life with. However, I always like knowing that I have that one person that I know I can always depend on, will be there for me no matter what and that I will be in constant contact with for the rest of my life.
2006-09-11 20:11:04 · answer #2 · answered by caroline 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use it all the time. The problem being...my best friend died in a car accident 23 years ago and I still refer to her as my best friend. I have several friends who consider me to be their best friend, and I get in trouble because I say my best friend and then they realize I'm not referring to them and they get hurt feelings.
2006-09-11 15:11:45 · answer #3 · answered by Dorothy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have four best friends whom I've had since my early teens. They are actually more like family, they know everything about me and I know everything about them. We share each others joys, sorrows, highs and lows, husband problems and everything in between.
I have many friends but nothing like these four. They are truly my best friends.
2006-09-11 15:12:24 · answer #4 · answered by Lizzy-tish 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a best friend and he's great. I tell him (almost) everything. The only things I don't tell him are things which I swore I would take to my grave.
2006-09-11 15:10:51 · answer #5 · answered by ©Wayne© 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think most girls/women do. They may not exchange those heart shaped best friends necklaces, but I think they have that person who they consider their best friend.
2006-09-11 15:12:34 · answer #6 · answered by First Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't use it cause i have a lot of "best friends". if you say "she's my best friend" then your other friends will feel bad. so its best just to call them all your friends.
2006-09-11 15:15:10 · answer #7 · answered by Sarah M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always say that my husband and I are best friends.
2006-09-11 15:13:18 · answer #8 · answered by bella 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i still say best friend and im almost 22.
2006-09-11 15:09:34 · answer #9 · answered by jenks1545 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your not in your teens don't use it.
2006-09-11 15:12:19 · answer #10 · answered by bored at work 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋