1. You always have an excuse to travel.

Which results in you both constantly saving for and planning your next visits.

2. Finally getting to see them is like Christmas, your birthday and the Fourth of July all rolled into one.

Seeing the mark on your calendar that tells you you're going to see your best friend is the best feeling in the world. You won't be able to eat or sleep the day before. It's just that exciting.

3. When you're together, you don't need to plan activities.

"Do you wanna go out? Me neither. Let's just stay in and watch 'Friends' re-runs."

4. You get to meet their new friends, and they get to meet yours.

And you get to silently mark your territory as the best friend. Because no one can replace you.

5. They're the only person you know will reply to every text, even if you send 20 in a row.

Keeping them in the loop of the latest drama might result in their phone overheating, but you know they'll never get annoyed and always reply ASAP.

6. They will always be there to give you an unbiased opinion.

Since you both live in different places, they might not know the people you're talking about, which lets them give you the best advice possible.

7. No matter how much time passes between visits, being with them feels like the most natural thing in the world.

It doesn't matter if its been weeks or months, you and your best friend pick up right where you left off.

8. Even if you text all day, you can still have a three-hour phone conversation.

Because sometimes it's just nice to know they're on the other line, even if all you're doing is folding laundry.

9. They will always know you better than you know yourself.

They will always be there to keep you grounded and give you a reality check when needed. You never have to worry about loosing yourself because your best friend will always remind you who you really are.

10. Even though the distance sucks, your friendship is stronger than ever.

Your best friend will always be there for you, no matter what. You know you can always count on her to answer the phone and listen to you complain about your day and she'll always know what to say. All-in-all, your long distance best friend is simply the best.