1) You don't have to pretend to be someone else around them. You feel secure around them. You know that their presence doesn't make you feel uncomfortable. They make you feel heard, they make you feel like you can be yourself without any judgment. The silences between you two feel comfortable. You can go on days without talking to each other but you know that there's no bad blood between you two. No matter how long it is since you talked, you can just have one conversation and it clears everything.

2) They defend your name even when you're not around. They aren't scared of supporting you even when no one has your back. They know how to handle your moodiness and your erratic behavior. They make time for you no matter what. They make time to listen, to understand and be there for you in your problems. This person knows you better than anyone else. You know this person isn't temporary when they don't compare themselves to you. You can both be good at something without it feeling like a competition. They can just be there with you without feeling intimidated.

3) They don't forget important dates that are part of your life. They stay even when it's hard. You know you've found your lifetime friend when they don't leave even when you're in a mess. They don't try to control your life. They get happy for your success and their success doesn't intimidate you. They can move on from an argument without having grudges or doing things to hurt you even more. They are the person you run to when you're happy or sad. Your best friend for life is that person who makes you feel lucky for every day of your life because you know that life is better with their presence.

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