10 ways to thank the friend who is always by your side
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We make friends at all stages of life: at school, college, at work, on the internet, at parties, in groups of all kinds. And that, of course, is wonderful and can yield deep, sincere, and lasting friendships.
But while great friendships can be born and blossom into adulthood, the ones we keep from childhood have something special. After all, these are the people you’ve seen grow up, who are in your photos during that terrible teeny phase when your hair was lousy and who have been present at each of your birthdays for more than a decade.
A long-term friendship may even start to feel natural and permanent in your life, but it’s not trivial. Having someone who shares every moment with you from childhood and remains by your side, even after taking on all the responsibilities of adult life, is something rare. People change, follow different paths and it is natural that some friendships are lost. But, the love of a childhood friend is unconditional and she goes through all the changes with you, even though the “maintenance” of the relationship is more difficult.
Chances are you have a friend like that, who has been with you longer than anyone else. And, precisely because of that, you may not remember to thank her often for everything she has already done to you; and not only for the occasional favors or big acts, but also for every little action of the day to day.
Check out some reasons to thank your childhood friend and take a moment out of your day to remind her how important she is.
1. “Thanks for making boring things more fun”
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Thank your friend for asking you out and making you laugh after a breakup. Because of the tense time of college entrance exams, when you went to exams together and the pressure dissolved a little. For the cleaning done together while you were singing any song. For the times when you had company in waiting rooms or bank lines and the service didn’t seem to take that long.
A childhood friend must have been by your side in many boring moments over the years, making them pass faster, easing boredom or sadness and even turning them into cherished memories.
2. “Thank you for always making time for me”
Things get more complicated as we grow up and the time available is no longer that of childhood – after all, college, work, relationships, children and other responsibilities demand dedication and keep us busy. Despite that, best friends always make time for you. Whether it’s arranging dates, making a phone call or sending a simple message, they are setting aside moments in their lives to dedicate to you.
3. “Thank you for listening to all my complaints”
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This friend has heard you complain about your work, teachers, family, boss, first date, all dating, other friends. She patiently listened as you ranted through everything that was going wrong in your life and received detailed accounts of each identity crisis. Having someone who chooses to remain available as a listener to all of a lifetime’s problems is not common; don’t forget to thank you for that.
4. “Thanks for believing in me”
The childhood friend has seen you facing many obstacles, she has seen the failures, the overcomings and the victories. She knows what you’re capable of and sees your potential even when you don’t see it yourself. This is probably the friend who supports your plans, strengthens your dreams, and helps you overcome insecurities – all because she believes in you.
5. “Thanks for giving in a few moments”
There are situations where you and your friend don’t agree or don’t want the same thing, it’s natural. And sometimes, for things to work, someone has to give in. Chances are you’ve both already done this, but don’t forget to say thanks for the times your friend gave up her will on behalf of the pair. It could have been choosing a restaurant for lunch or what movie you would see at the cinema; little details like these build friendship.
6. “Thanks for taking care of me”
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It could be escorting you to a doctor’s appointment, comforting you after a layoff, giving you a ride or taking you home safely when you’ve had too much to drink at that party. Even though you get scolded now and then, you know it’s because she’s taking care of you.
7. “Thank you for welcoming my new friends”
The oldest friend, even if she is the most jealous, at one time or another needs to welcome her new friendships. And not just friendships: your friend has already had to welcome romances, dating and other people that have been part of her life for some time. That’s how groups end up forming, you introduce your friend to everyone, and you’re happy with her approval. For those who have been with you for so long, it may not be easy to “lose space” and share your time with new people. Give thanks for the effort she makes to be always close to you, independent of others.
8. “Thanks for understanding exactly what I’m feeling”
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Over the years, the childhood friend knows you better than anyone else – even better than your own family. So just a few words are enough to convey to her what you’re feeling. Or no word at all: one look and you can understand each other. She knows what she can and can’t tell you at the right times, and it’s a relief not to have to explain herself every time.
9. “Thank you for keeping it a secret”
Your oldest friend can also be your greatest confidant and the first person you turn to when you need a secret to be kept. It was to her that you told about your first crush, shared anguish and confessed things you would be ashamed to admit to other people. And she always knows how to keep the secret, even though it takes a lot and is far from simple.
10. “Thanks for sharing a lifetime”
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After all, you spent more than half your life together. You know each other’s families and are treated as such, the photo albums are stuffed with her face, you studied, worked, traveled, slept, partied and had fun together. It is present in most of your memories – good or bad. We cannot choose family and relationships come and go, but your friend has a permanent presence, and every day you choose to remain that way.
Have you identified yourself with any of the items? So you’re definitely a lucky person to have someone like that. Set aside other chores for a moment and go thank your friend!
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