Thank You for Being the Lasting Type of Friendship

I’ll start by saying I’m a very social person. I can walk into an event not knowing anyone and have 5 new friends by the time I leave. I like meeting people and getting to know what makes them unique. I like learning from others.

However, as I’ve aged into my 30’s I’ve learned the difference between someone fun to hang around with and someone you can truly depend on. This is a shout out to my ride or die friends.

Thank you for answering the phone when I call, no matter if it’s to chat or to vent. I can always depend on your words of wisdom to make me laugh or help me through a hard time.

Thank you for letting me show up to your house in sweats and no makeup. I feel comfortable around you and know that you feel the same. When we talk long enough you even offer me dinner or wine.

Thank you for checking on me or inviting me over when you know my husband is on a multiple day shift or I’ve been alone for a week straight. Even if I can’t make it, I know you’re looking out for my best well being.

Thank you for sharing your life’s excitements and blows and for trusting me to laugh or cry while knowing your secrets are safe.

Thank you for remembering to invite me to your parties or events in your life, even if you know I won’t be able to make it. And thank you for coming to my events, sometimes flying or driving lots of hours, and not waiting to see if something better might come along before you confirm that you can come.

Thank you for answering my ridiculous questions about a situation you’ve already gone through. I don’t feel judged when it’s you I can ask.

Thank you for understanding that life is busy. We are all working full time jobs, raising kids, taking care of sick family members, etc. However, you still make time for me to have lunch, walk the dogs, or just get together for a quick hour to say hi.

Thank you for understanding my insecurities and blowing it off if I come off harsh or paranoid. I only act that way because I’m sometimes scared of losing you as a friend.

Thank you for keeping my secrets and laughing with me years later at the dumb decisions we made together. Those made the best memories.

Best of all, thank you for being you and not changing because society tells you you should, and thank you for letting me be me. We can both grow and change together, yet we are always loving the new people we are becoming.

Thank you for choosing me.