1. Your friendship started later in your life

You probably weren't friends since birth. You actually might not have even been that close of friends since the inception of your friend group, but then you found each other.

2. You may not have much in common

Friendships don't REQUIRE everything about you to be common ground, and yours proves that. You still love each other, though.

3. You may not do everything together, but you do the big stuff together

Your friendship might be "the big stuff" friendship. You probably don't hang out every weekend, but they'll be at your wedding and you'll be at theirs.

4. You have a LOT of fun together

No matter what you're doing, you know if the two of you are there, it is going to be a pretty good time.

5. They can drive you crazy

Sometimes, the things you don't have in common can drive a wedge between you, but you always get past it.

6. They're firm, but fair

They're not going to shy away from telling you something that you don't want to hear, but they're always respectful about it.

7. And you're always excited to talk to each other

No matter what, a quick conversation can brighten up your day.

8. You can talk to them about anything

Even your other friends, if you need to.

9. If they are dating someone, you keep a close eye

You have to make sure they are being treated right, so you're always lurking.

10. They'll call you out if you do something wrong

Just because they're your friend doesn't mean they support EVERYTHING you do. They'll definitely call you out if you have messed up.

11. But, they'll be there for you even when you do screw up

Because that's what friends to.

12. And even if you both have other friend groups besides just each other...

13. ... You know you've found a friend for life

You don't have to be "best friends" to have a great friendship. And just like Cece and Winston prove it, so do you.