Although college friends are great, we all have those best friends of many, many years that we grew up with who will always have a special place in our lives and hearts. Going away to college made me realize even more just how special and irreplaceable those friendships back home are. Here's a letter to your best friend(s) who have stuck by your side all these years.

Dear Best Friends,

Thank you for sticking with me all these years. You've been there for me through all of the good and all of the bad. Instead of being one of those friends who eventually walked out of my life, you are still part of my life many years later.

We have grown up together from little girls to sophisticated young women. We have experienced each other's biggest accomplishments, as well as been there for each other during the hardest of times. We've shared lots of memories, insiders, and secrets that no one else will ever understand but us. We also have years worth of pictures to prove it.

I can always count on you to pick me up when I'm down. Whether it's making me laugh when I'm crying, giving me great advice, or spontaneously coming over when a guy breaks my heart, I know that I can count on you to be there for me. You are the ones I trust with my entire life and the first people I tell everything to.

No matter how far apart we may be at times or no matter how long it may be before we see each other again, we manage to keep that close bond. Regardless of what we're doing, it's always a good time when we're together. No one else can make me laugh over anything and everything to the point I'm in tears like you can.

You're the ones I do everything with. Regardless of the desired adventure I come up with, you're always who I go to. When I feel like letting loose and dancing on a table, I know I can count on you to dance with me. There's no one else I'd rather experience life with than you.

You're my future bridesmaids. I know that when the day comes you are the girls who will still be standing right by my side on that special day.

You bring out the best in me. You accept me for who I am and show me nothing but unconditional love. I know that I can be my true self around you (my crazy, sassy self).

You are the true definition of "best friends forever." We've already been best friends for many, many years. I know that we will continue to be best friends for many, many more years to come (even when we're old ladies pushing each other in wheelchairs). Here's to our one-of-a-kind friendship!

Love,
Your Best Friend