Who is your best friend?

This blog was inspired by a friend of mine.

He wrote: "Yesterday I was babysitting my 5 year old cousin and we were having lots of fun doing all sorts of things at one point she even asked me if I could be her dad but along the way she asked me something that I actually had a hard time answering she asked me "What makes a best friend so special?" I really couldn't give her a straight answer, as a person who always thought of himself as a "good friend" I never really stopped and thought about what it was that made me a good friend, but that's not my question, my question is what makes a friend become a best friend? Who is your best friend? Have they always been? Are there any old friends you wish you could mend your old relationship with?"

My reply: "Interesting point. You know, I have had my best friend since third grade. We met outside of the girls bathroom. We were both heading toward our class for smart people (REACH). I too have always thought of myself as a good friend and to be honest I don't have a good answer to your question. My theory of a best friend is someone you can talk to about anything, and even when things get weird or the two of you start to fight, eventually you can laugh it off and return to normal. Sometimes with people who are just friends, arguments can ruin a friendship, not always can we get passed it. With a best friend, there is some sort of connection that allows you to go for 5 years without talking and call them up one day and everything is exactly the same between you two. Best friends can fix almost any problem, and simply knows how to make you smile, even when you are upset with them. For this reason, they are very difficult to stay mad at. I'm not sure how a friend becomes a best friend, but there seems to be a point in time where they are always there for you and you feel like you can trust them with any bit of information.

My best friend from third grade, her name is Kristin. She is like a sister to me and I love her dearly. Our friendship has pulled us through every possible disaster, and no matter what, no one in the world could replace her. I do believe that we can have more than one best friend...and there are a few specific people that are very close to that. As for mending relationships, I am trying. There are a couple of people that really meant a lot to me and I hope to get them back in my life. I miss them."

I am interested in reading your thoughts about this, feel free to comment.

Thanks,
Bhuey