8 Signs That Show You Have Found A True Best Friend For Life

By Wei Yin on 23 Jun 2020

Digital Editor

An INFP who enjoys watching sappy Korean dramas in her free time. Good food and cute dogs are all she needs.

Friendship isn't about who you have known the longest because a true friendship resists time, distance and silence.

If you think you have already found a best friend or are wondering if that friend is someone you can consider a true BFF, here are some signs to tell you whether you are on the right track.

Read on to find out more!

#1 She is genuinely happy for you when you succeed

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A bestie would genuinely be happy for you and your achievements. Rather than a cold response to your success or showing any jealousy, a real best friend would be the one right next to you celebrating and crying together. She believes in you, is your cheerleader and will be the first one to tell you "I knew you could do it" when you achieve something!

#2 She doesn't sugarcoat her words

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She is not afraid to call you out when you are doing something wrong or when you are being stupid. She tells you that guy isn't going to text you back, that you deserve better and that you should probably save money instead of splurging on another dress. A best friend will tell you the truth not to hurt you, but because she doesn't want to see you struggle.

#3 She knows what you are trying to say with just one look

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Ever experienced making eye contact with a friend and the both of you start laughing or grimacing in a certain situation? This might sound impossible but your BFF would know what you are thinking or trying to say with just one look, and that's because she truly understands you.

#4 She doesn't back out on her promises

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Regardless of how trivial it is, a real best friend would not want to disappoint you by backing out on promises you have made together. Be it having a meal, going on a trip or working hard to save money together, each and every promise she makes with you is something she takes to heart.

#5 She doesn't joke about your flaws and insecurities

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Your best friend knows all about your flaws and insecurities, but she never ever makes fun of you for it. The both of you joke and goof around but know when to draw the line. She works with you to help build your confidence and treasures you for the friend that you are, and not how you look on the outside.

#6 The both of you are still as close even if she doesn't chat with you every day

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Life can get in the way of friendships especially when you have other responsibilities and people to care about at the same time. But if the both of you can go without chatting to each other for days without thinking that the other party is being passive aggressive, then she is definitely a worthy bestie! When you finally meet up or start texting each other, it's as if the both of you have never been apart.

#7 People mistake the both of you for sisters rather than friends

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You and your bestie like the same things and may even dress in a similar style, so much so that people mistake the both of you for sisters rather than friends! When you have spent so much time together, your tastes, likes and dislikes start to be similar. You might even find yourself starting to like something you used to dislike!

#8 She shows you her embarrassing or vulnerable side and vice versa

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True best friends aren't afraid of showing each other their embarrassing or vulnerable sides. Imagine having to always put up a front, how tiring, right? It's only a truly comfortable friendship if you can open up, fart or cry in front of each other without having to fear that you will be judged.