Throughout my life, things come and go, but there is one thing that has always been constant: my best friend. Best friends are there for you when you are sick, when you have some time to kill, when a guy breaks your heart, or when you just need to gossip and get out. Best friends are the ones who stick around even when you chose to spend time with others over them or go off to separate colleges. They are the people that could not see each other for months, but as soon as they are together, it is like they never were apart.

In the past I have not appreciated my best friend like I should have. I spent all my time with someone that may not be in my life forever, though I thought they were going to be. Recently, my best friend has been there for me through the hard times, helping bring smiles to my face when she can. If I wanted to stay in and be sad, she was there to be sad with me. If I wanted to go out and not think, she would take me out. She was there to tell me no, something I didn’t want to hear but needed to. When I don’t think I could ever understand why something is happening, she will always try her best to explain it to me. And some things don’t always have an explanation, so she helps me think of the craziest things just so she can see me smile through the tougher times. All she wants is the best for me, to see me happy. One of the many reasons I love her. She is truly like a sister to me.

What I am getting at is never take advantage of having that perfect best friend. The best friend you can get mad at even though you know they are right and they won’t go anywhere. There is always time for him/her even when you don't think there is. Make time because they will help you through the toughest times, even if you don’t think you will make it through. And if you don’t put in the effort like they do, then why would they want to be there for you after you ‘replaced’ them. Everything happens so fast, make sure you hold on tight to you best friend. They feel replaced when you spend all your time with your boyfriend. But they are going to be the one that's there for you through the tough times. They are the one you will want to tell all your exciting adventures to. Best friends are loyal, they get you, all they want is the best for you and to see you happy so why would you ever forget about them or treat them less than they deserve? Best friends won't let you do stupid thing alone; they will do them with you. Best friends are your true other half; everyone needs a best friend. Life is too hard to go through it alone.