Whether it's early adulthood or somewhere down the line, everybody deserves to have an adult best friend. One of my best friends just turned 23, and we are five years apart. I consider her an adult best friend even though she is still in the young part of that stage because I learn so many things from her beyond my years.

They will teach you to hold on.

Although they themselves are becoming adults or have already been in that stage of life for some time, they hold onto pieces of their childhood. My best friend knows Disney everything like the back of her hand and she's taken it with her on this journey to adulthood. She didn't hold on in a childish way as some might think, but she took it to a whole new level. She once worked at Disney World and went through the college program. She's great if you ever want to plan a Disney vacation too because she knows Disney so well. She has shown me that you can take childish things and evolve them throughout adulthood. So don't be afraid that you have to let go of your past.

They will teach you patience.

I am the most impatient person on the entirety of planet earth. I get impatient with people fast which could cause me to have a bit of a temper sometimes. She has taught me that waiting is key, even though it could be hard. She's been in situations where she's waited for years for something or months and yet she's still living her life day by day with no worries. I still struggle with this, but with her as my example, I feel as though I'm improving in the field of patience. There are so many moments you will miss if you sit around and mope, so as long as you have some patience you'll get through whatever it is you struggle with.

They are just adult goals.

Think about it for a second. Soon, they'll be living on their own if they aren't already. They'll have a career hopefully straight out of college. They are so adult. It gets me excited for adulthood. It sounds crazy because who wants to grow up, right? But when you have an adult best friend, you get to see them live through it first and soon enough they'll have tips for you when you're ready to be an adult.

Everybody needs an adult best friend. It's a fun, mature, and exciting time. I love you and appreciate you, adult best friend.