Así es como debes tratar a tus mejores amigos

Whenever I’m texting or dating a new guy, I have to immediately share it with my best friend. Whenever I’m feeling off, the first person I call is my best friend.

Nuestras conversaciones van desde una crisis existencial hasta una conversación al azar a las 2 de la madrugada porque ninguno de los dos puede conciliar el sueño.

Nuestra mejores amigos are not just random people that we choose to spend time with because they’re fun to be around. They are so much more than that!

They are our confidante, a family member, a relationship counselor, and our favorite person (when they’re not annoying us) all in one.

Without them, we wouldn’t know how strong we actually are and capable of doing the weirdest things at the most inappropriate times like laughing your ass off when you’re supposed to act professional.

Nuestros mejores amigos nos entienden. Conocen nuestras debilidades y preferencias, y sin duda saben cómo retarnos a ser mejores versiones de nosotros mismos.

Sometimes, we want to kill them (when they embarrass us in front of others), but we can’t because we love them too much.

Our best friends will always be the most special people in our life, and that’s why they deserve to know how much they mean to us!

“Things are never quite as scary when you’ve got a best friend.” – Bill Watterson

The world in which we live is a scary place. We are surrounded by 7.6 billion people. From my personal experience, half of them are either catfish on social media or legit creeps (maybe I’m overexaggerating, but you get the idea).

What I’m trying to say is: ¿Sabes lo difícil que es encontrar un mejor amigo o, al menos, encontrar amigos que se preocupen de verdad por ti?

It’s really hard, if not mission impossible, but I found mine and I’m truly grateful for that. With a best friend, things are never quite as scary and the world seems like a happier place.

Cuando encuentras a esa persona que te comprende por completo, se preocupa por ti y siempre te dice la verdad por muy dolorosa que sea, sabes que has ganado.

Finding someone special like that may take ages, but when you meet your true best friend (if you haven’t already), you will never feel alone in this big world ever again.

If you’re feeling anxious before an exam, your best friend will know what to do. Te harán reír tanto que te olvidarás de que tienes un examen.

When you’re on a bad date, freedom is one call away because your best friend will do anything for you (even if it means lying to others).

When you’re in a self-pity mode, they won’t join you. En cambio, le dirán exactamente lo que necesita oír, aunque sea lo último que le gustaría oír.

¿Por qué?

Because that’s what friends do for each other, and they know you would do the same thing for them.

“Friends are those rare people who ask how we are and then wait to hear the answer.” – Ed Cunningham

In the world full of selfishness and pursuit of fake ideals, true friends are those rare people who actually care about how you feel. They don’t ask you things for the sake of asking them.

When a best friend asks you how you are, you don’t even have to tell them anything because they already know from your facial expressions and your vibe.

Aun así, esperarán a oír la respuesta porque quieren que les confirmes lo que ya saben.

Best friends have this telepathic superpower, and there’s no way you could ever fake anything in front of them, which is what makes them so amazing.

You can’t pretend that you like that one random person when they know you despise them. Lucky you because you don’t need to act polite in front of your friend for them to like you.

You can be who you are even when you think you shouldn’t.

Puedes hacer el ridículo sin sentir vergüenza alguna.

Puedes hacerles las preguntas más estúpidas del mundo y se quedarán asombrados de tu nivel de confianza y creatividad.

Los mejores amigos son las personas que sacan lo mejor de nosotros mismos

They don’t judge you. They don’t make you feel uncomfortable about being who you are in front of them. They inspire you and motivate you to achieve your goals.

Creen en ti incluso cuando los demás no lo hacen. No matter how many times you argue with them, you always know that in the end, everything will be alright because that’s what best friends do!

When they’re not having the time of their lives, they fight, they contradict each other, and sometimes, they say things they don’t mean. Still, this doesn’t mean that they no longer care about each other.

Los mejores amigos son personas especiales, y una relación con ellos es cualquier cosa menos ordinaria. Por eso merecen ser elogiadas.

Our best friends’ efforts deserve to be acknowledged, and here’s one of the tCosas que deberías decirle a tu mejor amigo ahora mismo:

Eres mi persona y siempre lo serás.

Let your best friend know that you’re like one. When they’re feeling down, you’re feeling the same way. When they’re happy, you’re even happier.

Let them know that you have enjoyed everything you’ve gone through with them from the saddest moments to the most cheerful ones. Your best friend deserves to know that they will always be your person no matter what.

Aunque el mundo entero empiece a conspirar contra ellos, hazles saber que seguirás siendo tú quien esté a su lado cogiéndoles de la mano. Tu mejor amigo merece saber lo especial que es para ti y lo mucho que significa su amistad.

Trata a tu mejor amigo como al amor de tu vida

A la mayoría de la gente le entusiasma la idea de conocer a su alma gemela y, una vez que lo hace, suele olvidarse de su mejor amigo. O bien, optan por mantener a sus amigos sólo como fuente de entretenimiento para las noches de diversión.

Well, true friends should never be treated only as a source of entertainment or kept on hold because you’ve got more important things to do at the moment.

Las relaciones románticas van y vienen, pero los verdaderos amigos son para toda la vida.

Tengo que confesar algo. Cuando estaba en mi relación anterior, empecé a descuidar a mis mejores amigos porque quería pasar la mayor parte del tiempo con mi novio.

I was selfish, rude, and disappointed in myself for that. When I broke up with my boyfriend, I promised myself that I would never make the same mistake again. And, I didn’t.

Casi todos mis buenos amigos viven en otra ciudad, pero seguimos en contacto y nos vemos de vez en cuando.

Ya no doy prioridad a las relaciones románticas sobre las amistades, pero trato a mis mejores amigos como si fueran el amor de mi vida.

Hace poco escribí carta abierta a mi mejor amiga donde expresé mi gratitud por nuestra amistad y por todos esos momentos especiales que hemos pasado juntos.

Instead of sending a letter via email, I chose to do it the old-fashioned way and send it via post office in real life. When my friend read the letter, she immediately called me and couldn’t find the words to express how touched she was.

En algún momento, empezó a llorar porque se emocionó demasiado.

It was one of the most beautiful moments in my life that I haven’t experienced with any of my previous romantic partners.

So, treat your best friends like the love of your life because they are so much more than that. Make them feel special, spoil them, make DIY gifts for them, do something funny that will brighten their day. Don’t forget to surprise them with emotivos párrafos de cumpleaños de mejores amigos en su día especial. 

Treat them like the most special people in the world because that’s what they are to you.

Without them, you wouldn’t know how it feels to be mad and laugh your ass off at the same time. If it weren’t for them, no one would ever give you the perfect gift for your birthday because they are the only people who know the real you.

So, it’s time to let them know all that. If you’re not that good at writing letters, you can always sorprende a tu mejor amigo con uno de estos emocionales párrafos sobre el mejor amigo:

Contigo a mi lado, el mundo es un lugar mejor.

El sol brilla un poco más, mi sonrisa se ensancha un poco más y, en ese momento, mis problemas dejan de existir.

You are the most beautiful person inside and out. You’re selfless, compassionate, and wise beyond your years.

Realmente creo que encontré el oro de la amistad cuando entraste en mi vida y llenaste mis días de risas, lágrimas de felicidad y encanto.