What makes your best friend so special to you?

Question

Thanks for asking Donya, we were fine, just rain and a bit colder. I was on stand by to go to the Charleston County emergency operations center in the event that we had evacuees from FL.
You are most kind for asking though

Answer 1

My best friend, has been close in spirit to me for 60 years now. She has been there for me, since we were little and
about 4 or 5 years old. She was the only girl my age in the
same block that my mother allowed me to play with. During
our lives separated by great distances over the years, she
and I have been apart and in and out of each others lives
physically, but we've always maintained a close relationship
even when we were not writing or seeing each other. Each
time we've seen each other, it's as if we'd never been apart.
She's been there for me thru the toughest of times, and she's
never faltered. She's often been there, when no one else has
been. How I value her friendship, since it's so consistant. She
now has a local friend, where she lives so far away. And I'm
glad she's no longer alone. She brings so much joy into a
life, that she doesn't deserve being without someone near to help her, should she need it. She has truly been a blessing in
my life and the many others she has touched!

Answer 2

I have three bestest friends...each give something special to my life

One brings consistency - she is always the same sweet, caring person and we share movies, wish shopping and similarities in background and kids. She 'reads' me well too!

Another is my best friend from high school with whom I reunited 4 years ago. We have the memories; freedom to share just about everything and the same family values. She is a gem!

The last I went to college with and we also worked together for a time. In the 80's and early 90's we traveled 2-3x a year together and have some real 'hoot' times to remember. She is now married and we don't see each other often but when we do nothing has changed.

All three would do for me as I would do for them. In that I am truly blessed.

Answer 3

My best friend is special because we only met 15 years ago while working in a fabric store. She was also a retired RPN which we thought was such a coincidence. We get along as if we have known each other forever. We don't see each other that often but we talk on the phone . She has developed Lupus ,so doesn't always feel up to going out but she does cross-stitch when her hands don't hurt. We don't complain to each other about problems but we do gab a lot about everything. We can't believe how fast the years are flying by.
slk, were you affected by the storm Noel?

Answer 4

She is like my twin! We think alike and yet, we are very different! The trust factor is higher with her than with anyone, in my life! I can tell her anyhting and she does not judge. She will be honest and I am very grateful for this.

She has been with me through the deaths of my family members and they too, loved her for her loyalty to me, as a friend. When we did not know that I was Cindy's donor, she stepped right in to be tested to give a kidney! Noone asked her...she just did!

I cannot tell you all the things this person means to me as she is just like a twin, in so many ways....well, she has long legs and I do not but, that's another topic! LOL

She is just the salt of the earth, does not ever lie to me, respects my opinions even if they differ from her own....this is just priceless!! I am so blessed!

Answer 5

Even though we moved apart we stayed in touch. No matter how busy life gets, we always pick right back up where we left off. She is so easy to be around, I just love her personality, she has the qualities I value in people. She's someone I trust completely and know would be there whatever I needed and I would do the same for her.

Answer 6

My best friend is special because (other than my husband) she laughs at the same things I do. We can share secrets and trust each other. We don't try to change each other. And we know that if either of us is in trouble, the other one will understand and give support. We can go months without picking up the phone and it is like we just talked yesterday. We don't let petty stuff come between us. We love each other.

Answer 7

I doubt that anyone can answer this fully, for there are so many things that are impossible to define in either speaking or writing...let's just say that I can say anything to them, no matter how crabby I am at the time and they let it slide. They accept my apology without asking the why's, and they love me in spite of my being me. They may tell me I am wrong, bluntly, but are there for me anyway. They know I love them without having to say it, they know that no matter what they do, I will forgive it if it causes me pain, and most importantly, they are someone I can laugh with! I could go on and on, but we all know what our best friend means to us, and hopefully, we have, more than once, told them as much...it is always nice to hear you are loved and that you are appreciated...we just can't tell another that often enough, can we? Love and peace, Phil

Answer 8

We know each other, inside and out. She can say things to me that I will only accept from her.......just as there are things that I will only share with her. We've been in each others lives now for over 50 years. Went to school together, raised our kids together....and shared all the experiences best friends do. When I was up home for a visit, and my mom died....she simply took over and was there for me as well as my family. She still makes me laugh, and when I need her advice or just someone to listen, she's just a phone call away. There are many miles between us now, so when we get together, we make every minute count.

Answer 9

I am blessed to have a few best friends. They all share a same trait, they care about me as much as I care about them. When I was ill last year they rallied around me , including my friend in South Africa who called the hospital to check on me.

That's part of what being a friend is , being there for the good times but especially being there for the bad times and helping you out , whether it's supporting you in your decisions or giving you a good talking to and straightening you out when you're being foolish and foolhardy.

Answer 10

we have been best friends for almost 30 years, we had children close to the same age, we were there for each other no matter what happened in life we did not judge each other but were they to help and support or just listen anytime day or night. there is nothing that we have not shared in our conversations over the years. my bestfriend is closer and more like my sister, and most people believe we are sisters. i would must rather her for my sister than the sorry so so that i have as a sister.