Recently there have been many of articles written about how your mother will become your best friend in college. Although, I myself have experienced this, there is another person in my life who is also my best friend. My father.

My father is my go to guy on any subject really. Since being in college there are many life lessons in which we learn. Some though do not even have to do with school. My father has been there for me so many times when I have broken down about having no clue where I plan to go in life or even where I want to simply eat lunch. I rely on my dad a lot more than many may know.

Every girl needs her mother, but they also need their father. We are their little girls who will one day grow up and hand us off to another man (if I ever get there). My father has taught me a lot about being able to stand on my own and having my own opinion. Sure he and I may go at it, but I can literally talk to him about anything. There are times when I just need to vent and he will just simple listen to me instead of telling me what I should be doing. He guides me, but he ultimately has me make my own decisions. Dad's seem to listen to you more and even if they do not understand it, they give their insight which a fathers advice is the best thing we need sometimes.

My father also gives me advice my mother just sometimes can not understand. Even though we tend to go to our mothers and our friends about boy advice, my father is also an important person to talk to about this issue. He wants what's best for me, and having his opinion and insight has made me realize the qualities I want in a man once I decide to settle down. Along with talking to me about these problems, he shows me a great deal about love. I am, I guess you could say, daddy's little girl. As we get older we see our parents less and less. Even though we may not dress up all the time for the occasion, but my dad and I will go on father/daughter dates. He treats me like a lady and shows the love he has for me.

My mom is great for the shopping and getting brunch, but the great thing about fathers is that they can bring the "boy" out in you. Literally my dad's hobbies include hunting, fishing and cars. Although I do not obsess over these activites like he does, I do cherish them. I cherish the moments he and I make together while participating in these activities. Whenever I shot a big buck or catch a big fish, the excitement on his face makes me laugh a little. With having a father to share memories with will be one of the greatest things this life will give me.

My dad and I are close and if there is anything I have gained from mine and my dad's realtionship is that a father's love is something that should be cherished and held close to the heart.