In my definition, a true best friend is a twin soul, a person with
whom I feel totally at ease; one who accepts, supports, values and
celebrates my life efforts (and my quirks and idiosyncrasies) as I
accept, support, value and celebrate theirs. It is being "in love"
with a person sans any romantic cravings or romantic expectations.
I believe that best friend status is earned over a long period of
time, as opposed to a mere few months or a few years. I think of
"best friend" as lasting friendship, and a best friendship (IMHO) must
thrive and endure for a long time to qualify for "best" status -
through thick and thin, through ups and down, through laughter and
tears. A best friend is a life constant in one's heart.
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