True Friends

I admit I have lots of people I call friends but only few are considered my BFFs. Tonight I received a text message as I was about to enter our house from the office. My friend texted me asking if I could meet up for coffee. I said okay and I will just pass by your house to pick you. So our random moment began. It has been years since we last talked but the feeling of closeness is still the same. There were no awkward silence, everything just fell into place like it used to be. We laugh till our eyes grow misty. We talked about life - how we are, what we have been doing and of our plans. Yes, we also talked about my upcoming wedding. We had fun!

So what makes a friend a true friend. Here's my list (not in order of importance):

1. The test of time
I must admit I am not good in keeping in touch with my friends. I am not an avid texter and I have a very busy life (lame excuse I know!). But true friends are those that even if you haven't spoken for years , I know in my heart that she/he will always be there for me.



2. Respect
Someone who will tell you things that you don't want to hear, will give an honest to goodness opinion but in the end will respect your decision and stand beside you.




3. In good times and in bad
A good laugh is important in any friendship but then you can have a good time with just about anybody with the same wavelength as you have. The true test of friendship are in those times that you don't see any reason to laugh. They are the ones who cried with you, picked up the pieces and told you things will be better.



4. Your very own cheering squad
They rejoice on your milestones and are the loudest voices that shouts "YOU CAN DO IT". They never stop believing in you.



5. Underneath it all
Underneath the BITCH in you these are the people that loves you just the same.



So here's my tribute to the wonderful friends I have in my life. A big thank you!