We go through different stages in life. We change, we develop, we grow. We're cute kids, awkward preteens, angsty teens, and utterly confused adults. With these phases comes new and different best friends. Maybe they're there for a phase or two, or maybe they're there for your whole life.

1. The Phoebe

Best friends like Phoebe are hilarious and lighthearted. They're there for you. They always mean what's best, even if it doesn't come out that way. They're silly and fill your life with love and laughter.

2. The Blair

Best friends like Blair are fabulous. They're protective. At times, they might come off as controlling, but it's because they know what they're talking about and want you to succeed. Blair-type friends just want what's best for you.

3. The Lily

Best friends like Lily are trustworthy and understanding. If you mess up, they will be there. You have a secret to keep (for instance, that you are a teen pop sensation)? Their lips are sealed. Best friends like Lily are lifelong.

4. The Monica

Best friends like Monica are control freaks and they know it. You want to be in denial about how much your life isn't together? Not with a best friend like Monica around. They're going to give it to you straight because they can't handle watching you crash and burn like that.

5. The Hanna

Best friends like Hanna are kind of clueless. They mean well, but putting things into words is not their strong suit. They're more of your silly best friend with whom you can just goof off and have a good time.

6. The Charlotte

Best friends like Charlotte are can be overbearing but in the best way. Their eye is on the prize: the future. Good luck having a conversation with this best friend without the topics of husbands and babies coming up. They're adorable, though, and you can't wait for their fairytale happily ever after to happen for them (S/o to all of my fellow Charlottes out there, we're all in this together).

7. The Christina

Best friends like Christina are your person. They'll give you a reality check anytime you need it, or if they just think you need it. They understand you and you understand them. Nobody else may understand the two of you, but that's okay. It freaks others out how close the two of you are.

8. The Brooke

Best friends like Brooke are passionate. They love with their whole heart. You can always come to them for help because they've probably been there. You may fight and swear each other off for the rest of eternity, but best friends like Brooke will always be there when you really need them.