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5 Things I Don't Tell My Best Friend Enough

We talk every day, but there are some things I just forget to say

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5 Things I Don't Tell My Best Friend Enough
Shannon Marks

Most people go through many friends throughout their life. I've been lucky enough to have one best friend who has been by my side (quite literally) since kindergarten. I'm incredibly grateful for her, but there are some things I just don't tell her enough.

1. Thank you.

Thanks for always being here for me. Through thick and thin, good times and bad times; you were constantly by my side. Even as we grew up, and went to different high schools, you never let our friendship fade. Seeing each other every day changed to hanging out every weekend, and that was just the way we liked it. Thanks for putting so much effort into staying close.

2. I miss you.

We text, Snapchat, FaceTime, Skype and Facebook Message every day, but that's all so different from actually being with you. This year was a big change for both of us. I started college, and you moved to a whole new state with your family. But we didn't let that stop our friendship from continuing to grow. I miss you so much, and can't wait to visit again soon.

3. I'm proud of you.

We've both been through a lot during this rollercoaster that is life. We've had our ups and downs, and sometimes the worst days felt like they would last forever. However, we never fought, and we were always there to pick each other back up. I know I can count on you, and I hope you know you can count on me. I'm proud of you for overcoming the bad days, and staying positive even in the worst of times. I admire you for it every day.

4. I'm sorry.

I'm sorry for all the times I failed to be a good friend. I know we both try our best, but I also know sometimes what I do is not enough. I'm sorry for sometimes being too busy to answer a text or come and visit. That doesn't mean I don't miss you more than anything, because I really do. I'll try to make it up to you.

5 I love you.

You've always been more than just my best friend; you've been my sister for as long as I can remember. I've always felt like a part of your family, and I'm incredibly grateful they all let me visit whenever possible. We're not just friends, we're family now and I love you like a sister. I hope we never lose that bond, because there's no one else I'd rather have by my side through everything.

These are only some of the things I should probably tell you much more often. Just know that I miss you, love you, and can't wait to see you soon. And that I look forward to every snapchat I get from you during class, even if it's just a weird selfie. Thanks for being you.

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