1. Comfort. A best friend is someone you don't have to fill in the blanks with. They already know all the inner details of your life. You can cut to the chase and get right to the meat of any discussion.
2. Connectedness. One of our most basic fears is being alone. Whether your best friend is around the corner or across the world, just knowing they are there provides a connection.
3. Unconditional Support. It's important to have someone in our lives we feel totally at ease with, someone we can be ourselves with, with no conditions for support.
4. Honest Opinions. Best friends will always be totally honest with you. They know you well and are able to tell it like it is. They have your best interests at heart.
5. Self-esteem Boosters. Best friends help us to develop our self-esteem. Having someone in our lives who believes we're important - someone who wants our opinion on things and who values our company--makes us feel wanted boosts our self-esteem.
6. A Fresh Perspective. A good friend can help us find those "A-ha" moments that lead to solving problems and fulfilling dreams. They share things with us that can open our eyes to new ideas and ways to think about the world around us.
7. Personal Growth. Having a best friend means sharing experiences. They know when to push us alittle, support us, challenge us to reach out to new experiences. Conversely, they know how to tell us that it appears where stuck in a rut.
8. LOYALTY! Loyalty means never having to worry about someone spilling your secrets or talking about you behind your back. Best friends = built-in trust. A loyal friend will be on your team no matter what. They will be honest with you, but won't betray you.
Who Needs a Best Friend...We All Do!
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