15 Reasons Why Everyone Should Have a Best Friend

Having close friends is so important. In fact, we believe that everyone needs a best friend. There are so many benefits to having a best friend and we can’t wait to share them with you.

However, not everyone has a best friend. It can be hard to meet new people, especially as an adult. There are many ways to meet new people and the way to do it is to join groups, clubs or teams where you can meet people with similar interests.

This blog post is all about why everyone should have a best friend.

1. You don’t have to worry about annoying them by reaching out.

If you need anything, they’re always there for you. It’s great to know that someone is always happy to hear from you and wants to know what is going on in your life.

2. It’s impossible to overshare.

Best friends tell each other everything. You can talk about anything you want and it never feels weird. In fact, if other people overheard your conversations, they would probably think it was super weird. But that’s how you know you have a best friend. You’re going to share all your thoughts, feelings and strange inside jokes.

3. There’s no competition or jealousy.

You don’t have to be worried about being in a constant competition or that one of you is feeling jealous. True best friends don’t have to worry about that stuff because they know it would never be an issue. You want to support each other.

4. You can be honest without worrying about it damaging the friendship.

Honesty is such an important part of any strong relationship. Being able to be honest and talk about how you feel is good for your mental health. If you know someone won’t judge you and make you feel bad, you feel comfortable around them. And you can ask them for their advice and give it freely, without any issues arising. You always respect each other’s opinions.

5. You always have someone who will be just as thrilled to hear exciting news about your life.

They’re your biggest cheerleader. They want you to succeed and can’t wait to support your achievements. When you have something exciting to share or good news, they’re the person you want to tell.

6. You always have someone to call or text.

Best friends typically talk regularly. So you always have someone to talk to about anything. Even if your just bored and want someone to entertain you. You know they’re going to want to talk and they make everything more fun.

7. You can trust them with anything.

You know you can trust them with anything, which is what makes your relationship so special. You can trust that you’re always going to have this person in your life and that they want to support you. You trust that your friendship is unconditional.

8. There’s someone to create fun memories with.

You always have a fun time together. Every time you see each other, you make memories and create inside jokes. If you need a fun day full of excitement, they’re the first person who comes to mind.

9. There’s someone you can reminisce with.

Do you love talking about all your crazy and exciting adventures? Or maybe some crazy things have happened that nobody would be able to understand. You have someone to walk down memory lane with for a good laugh.

10. There’s someone you can always run your crazy ideas by.

If you need someone to bounce ideas off of, they’re happy to listen. If you’re a writer, it’s so important to be able to talk about your current stories or future stories. But even if you’re not a writer, everyone comes up with new ideas and wants someone around who is going to help by listening or brainstorming.

11. You have someone you can go on adventures with.

They’re up for trying new things and having fun with you. This is different than just creating memories. Going on new adventures is all about being courageous and getting out of your comfort zone. This person in your life is someone you want to try exciting new things with.

12. You have someone you can do nothing with.

But you can have just as fun doing nothing together. Everyone needs days to relax and doing that with your best friend is equally as fun as going someplace new with them. They make sitting around and watching TV into a great day.

13. They help your self-esteem.

Being around them makes you feel good about yourself. They build you up and encourage you. You feel like the best version of yourself around them and that’s pretty special. Surround yourself with people who make you feel happy and confident.

14. Your time together is always special.

You enjoy every moment you spend together. It doesn’t matter if you live close by or live far apart, every time you see each other it’s a special day. It’s important to have someone like that, who you always look forward to seeing.

15. They become your family.

When your best friend becomes so special to you that they become your family, to the point where you share special occasions together, you know that you found someone who is always going to be part of your life. When you feel like they’re your family, you’ve found your best friend.