1. They understand you better than anyone else.

Growing up with someone, you know they will witness the real you. Having childhood friends means that there's someone who has seen every aspect of you. They know how you eat, they know when you are serious, and they know how to have a good time with you.

2. They always lift you up when you're down.

Since the day they came into your life, they have always been the person to make you feel better when you have felt down. They know everything about who you are and know what to do to make you happy. Even if sometimes there are no words to help you feel better, they always know that their presence and hugs are all that it takes for you to not feel down. Friends that make you feel better about yourself are so important.

3. They always are there for you.

Through some point in your life, someone was an a**hole to you. Your childhood friends witnessed things happen to you, and they sure did always have your back. Real friends are those that always let you know that you are not alone and that you are wonderful.

4. They always answer your calls.

No matter the time of day or night, you know that your childhood friends would pick up the phone and do anything for you in a heartbeat. They don't care if their sleeping, at a party, or if they are having their own problems, they will always pick up the phone.

5. They've been your taxi driver.

If you are the younger friend, then you will totally understand this one. You were the last to get your license and your best friends drove you around everywhere. They drove you to and from school, to eat lunch, and everywhere else in the world. You gotta love them for that!

6. You've done embarrassing things together.

True friends don't judge and will do embarrassing things together. Looking back, you may think "why would we do something so stupid?" but in reality, you loved every moment of it.

7. They've loved you through your "ugly" stage.

We've all been through that "ugly" stage. Fortunately, the friends you have made since then, did not know you through this time of shame. However, having childhood friends means that they have stuck through your friendship, even with the awkward stages in between. It's true friendship knowing that you both were going through this stage in your life at the same time and continued to love each other unconditionally.

8. They accept you for who you are.

You know that you never have to hide who you are.They let you be yourself even if they may not agree with some of your decisions. They have grown up with you your entire life and love you as a person.

9. Even if you don't talk every day, it's always the same.

We've graduated high school, met new friends, and have enrolled in different Universities. Honestly what a unique friendship is, is that no matter how long you do not communicate, things are always better than ever. You look forward to seeing each other again and having that family reunion, which is so great about childhood friends.

10. They've let you be apart of their family.

If you are ever in an emergency situation, or you just need some place to relieve some stress, you know just the place to go. Their mother feels like your second mom. She will scold you for your wrongdoings, she will motivate you, and she will treat you as her own.

11. You've let them become apart of yours.

Your mom invites her and her family over for dinner, and it feels like another round of Thanksgiving, which is completely normal! Growing up and continuing to connect closer every day with your childhood friends show how much they are apart of your family.

12. You'll always have someone in your corner.

No matter what happens in your lifetime, you know that you will never be alone. Friends that have grown up with you, and have lived life with you, are those that will always have your back and you know you can count on them for eternity.

13. They are your forever best friend.

You may not talk to them everyday, and you may not see them as often as you usually had, but you know that your friendship is beyond special and that they are forever your best friends. Memories with your childhood best friends are those you hold onto very close to your heart, because you've helped each other become whom you are today.