It is often said that friends are the family we can choose. This statement resonates with many people, as all of us have friends, or people we love, outside of our family. With so many dynamics in the current world, it is essential to build friendships that last long, dare I say, even a lifetime. Yet, in so many ways, our friends are different. We always seem to have a go-to friend for different experiences in our lives. The good advise friend, the fun friend, the stern friend, name them.
Some friendships are forever, and some will fizzle out, but there are certain types of friends that every girl should experience at some point in her life.
1. The honorary sister
This is the kind of friend that knows you, the real you, almost 100%. She is your ride or die. She knows all your secrets, have met almost all your boyfriends, even your family knows her. She might pass as your sister, because of how easily your souls rhyme.
She is also not afraid of telling you when you are wrong. You love her because she is loyal to the core.
2. The Mentor
Whether male or female, this friend has your best interests at heart. They are most probably older than you, and have been where you are. You look up to them in your career, spiritual growth and generally growth and direction in life. Their opinion matters to you.
3. The platonic male
Having a guy friend can be a great alternative to constantly hearing your girlfriends’ take on everything. Guys think differently, and they tend to have a more logical perspective than your own. Plus, they probably have a ton of hot friends that you might not feel so platonic about. Guy friends are an endless source of other guys with date potential written all over them.
These ones, however, might cause problems with your boyfriend, if you have one. Especially the jealous type. Set boundaries, be sure that you are just friends. Anything beyond that is not ‘platonic’.
4. The advise guru
This friend might pass as a highly trained therapist. They help you through complicated and difficult situations like deciphering mixed signals, getting over a breakup, or anything else you’re worried about. You connect with them on a deeper level. It is easy to talk to them, because they do not judge. And their prudence on situations and decisions is something you really treasure.
5. The work bestie
You’re inseparable between the hours of 9 and 5. You go to lunch together, every coffee break is spent gossiping about your other coworkers and you also have each other’s backs when it comes to work issues. This one might even take up your shifts on a sick day or cover for you at he workplace.
Your friendship may not ever make the jump outside of the office, but that’s okay. You’re perfectly happy keeping your friendship within business hours. With this friend you discuss work issues, they probably have given you a few business ideas or helped you with your career.
6. The “always up for a good time” friend
Even if you are not best friends, this girl always has a line on the biggest party in town and she will never object to you tagging along. She is also the person you absolutely must have at your parties. She is always the life of the party.
This friend lifts your moods instantly with her mad burst of energy.
7. The childhood friend
You were probably in the same class or were neighbours, and did not really have much of a choice but to grow up together. She knows the younger you. She probably knows all your family members. She is always invited at family gatherings.
Even if you grow apart when you are older, you will always have that connection to your childhood, meaning there will never be a shortage of things to talk about.
8. The couple
No one likes being the third wheel, but sometimes, somehow, it ends up working out perfectly. Your couple besties have probably been together for long, and they are so comfortable with each other and their relationship that you fit in seamlessly without ever feeling like you are intruding.
These two are your go to when you need relationship advise or are up to a double date.
9. The frenemy
We all need a little competition and conflict in our lives to keep us on our toes, and the frenemy is your perfect source of drama. Not everyone is going to have your best interests at heart, and your frenemy will remind you that you cannot automatically trust everyone you meet. She keeps you vigilant about who you let in to your inner circle, and keep your skeptical side on high alert.
