Whoever said your soulmate was somebody you plan on marrying? Although I do believe that is possible, I realize it doesn’t necessarily have to be your significant other.

I was riding in the car not too long ago with a friend I graduated high school with. When we were catching each other up on gossip and news, she said something that made me open my eyes a little bit. She said something along the lines of “I’m a believer that your soulmate isn’t necessarily somebody you want to marry someday, It can be a best-friend, too.”

Although I bet I’ve seen that posted numerous places online, and have probably even heard it many times in my life, it stuck with me a little bit more this time.

My best friend is my soulmate for many out-of-the-ordinary reasons… so here are 8 reasons why.

1. She Understands I’m Not Actually Cold Hearted.

If you’re much like me and tend to come off as a little bit bitter (yes, I’ve been told this), find yourself that friend who realizes you still have a big heart, even after you’ve just finished complaining about how much they’re currently annoying you.

2. She Doesn’t Tell Me I Look Good If I Actually Look Ugly.

Nobody wants a friend that lies to you about how you look. If I look bad in a picture, I don’t want my best-friend to allow me to post it any more than I want her to lie to me about how fuzzy my hair really is today, no matter how long it took me to curl it.

3. She Forces Me To Get Out Of My House And DO Things.

This can go either way. We both have our hobbies, and even though skiing has never been on my bucket list, I am soon being dragged down a ski hill. I have a love-hate relationship with this, although I am the one known for dragging her places with me.

4. She Tells Me When She Thinks I’m Wrong.

Although I’m still learning to accept this quality and gather the fact I’m not always right, she does it for the best of me. I realize I’m not always right (even though in the moment I can swear that this time I’m right)… even though sometimes I end up wrong.

5. She Doesn’t Restrict The Amount Of Food I Eat.

This is both a blessing and a curse. I’ve definitely had friends that have made me feel like I need to watch how much I eat around them in fear of being judged. (Realistically that’s probably a good thing... but It’s also good to have a best-friend that chows down with you when you’re starving).

6. She Will Save Me From An Unwanted Conversation If Needed.

“Call me and ask me what our plans are for tonight, and talk to me until it kills this conversation I’m currently having.” That explains itself.

7. She Sings Her Lungs Out With Me In The Car.

Honestly, there aren’t many people I sing in the car with. If I sing with you, feel lucky. I love to jam to good throwbacks, especially when it’s late at night with my best friend.

8. She Deals With Me On My Bad Days.

We all have bad days, some worse than others. Even when I am being a complete B, and giving out vibes nobody would want to be around for, she’s there… and I can’t thank her enough for being my soulmate.