#1. Your friends accept you no matter what.
Your friends will love you through thick and thin. Even at your worst, a true friend will stand by your side and accept you for who you are.
#2. They are loyal.
When you have a really good friend who has been in your life for a long time, it’s likely they’ve seen guys come and go. They have remained loyal to you and that’s something you shouldn’t take for granted.
#3. You can be yourself.
You can be just who you are with your friends. You can say what’s on your mind and wear oversized pajamas in their presence. There’s a relaxing kind of comfort you get from friends that no guy could ever replace.
#4. Your friends will rescue you.
True friends that deeply care will always be there to rescue you in bad situations. A guy may be your hero but when it comes to the small things, your friends are the real go-to.
#5. Your friends know the real you.
Your long term friends have probably known you since you were in high school. They know your story and why you react to some things the way you do. A best friend often knows you better than you know yourself. A good friend will remind you of who you are so you’ll never feel lost in life.
#6. Your friendship is secure.
You wouldn’t question your friendship and the validity of it. It’s not always easy to have the same confidence in your love relationships.
#7. They’ve been there through the heartaches.
Think back to all the break ups you’ve had and how your friends put you back together. Good friends mend the heart with the best medicine on earth: love.
#8. You’ve built memories with your friends.
You’ve had fantastic experiences and built wonderful memories through the years. While you create memories with a guy too, memories with friends have their own special place.
#9. Your friends rarely disappoint.
A friend isn’t going to forget your birthday or not pick you up to go to a party. It’s rare that a real friend will disappoint you and if they do, there will likely be a heartfelt apology.
#10. They are truly interested in you.
Not to say that your guy isn’t interested in you but probably not the way you want them to be. Your friends want to hear about your dreams and your feelings. They care about what’s going on in your life today even if you only spoke with them yesterday.
#11. You and your friends can talk for hours.
You and your friends can talk for hours because you care about the same things. Your guy usually isn’t going to want to talk to you about feelings and fashion like good friends do.
#12. You have fun shopping with your friends.
Even if you’re lucky enough to have a guy that enjoys a bit of shopping, it’s always going to be way more fun with your girlfriends.