Friendship is a wonderful gift in everyone’s life
Throughout the journey of our lives, we come into daily contact with people who have unique characters and attitudes. There are different kinds of people. There are the people you say hello to, the people you have coffee and chat with, and the people who influence you. Most of them are forgotten, but some of them have a positive and lasting effect on us, and only a small number of them count as our best friends. I truly believe that friendship is a wonderful gift in everyone’s life and it is very important to have a best friend.
I have been blessed with some amazing friends in my life who have positively influenced me. I usually spend a lot of time with my friends and we get closer every day. But there is one person who counts to me as the best of the best. We’ve been through so many ups and downs together, and she’s always been there for me. We have been best friends for over 20 years now and have made countless memories together. I can truthfully say that Maria is the most devoted and supportive person I know. Most importantly, I feel incredibly lucky to have her as a best friend in my life.
Our friendship started when I got my first job in Greece, after finishing my studies in 2001. At that time we were both working in the same construction company. I was occupied in the office as a mechanical engineer and she was on site as a civil engineer. We were both working on the same project and this gave us the opportunity to work closely together. In the beginning, we were hesitant to talk to each other, but gradually we developed a bond. We learned so many things about each other and soon discovered that we had a lot in common. We began to connect on a deeper level and became a constant in each other’s lives. From then on, nothing stopped us.
The bond I share with my best friend is one of my most precious treasures. I believe that one of the main reasons why I created such a bond with my best friend, was because of the qualities she possesses. Maria and I match in mind, taste and personality and this is fundamental to our friendship. We have shared so many memories together over the years and I know we will continue to do so for many years to come. My life has improved in many ways by having her as my best friend. We both inspire each other to be better persons. We push each other to do our best and we are always there when one needs the other. We share our experiences and make memories that we will keep for the rest of our lives.
When I lived in Athens, we spent a lot of quality time together and had a lot of fun. We used to talk on the phone every day and chat non-stop. In the last 10 years since I moved to the countryside, we haven’t met very often. Although the distance is long enough for a daily visit, the distance between us is non-existent. We spend a lot of time talking on the phone, certainly every morning and every evening, and we always find something to talk about. When we talk on the phone, we can not stop chatting. The issues we discuss are endless. We have a tradition of spending two weekends together every year, one in Athens on her birthday in February and the other on a Greek island in the summer. Time passes quickly when we communicate with each other.
My best friend Maria has so many characteristics that I wish I could have as well. She is like a sister to me. She has the sixth friendship sense. She is my therapist. Most of the time she is the only person in the world I want to talk to and I know that I can trust her judgement. She is always there for me, both physically and emotionally, no matter what happens to support or encourage me. I know I can always count on her for anything I need. Maria is the first person I think of in any situation of urgency. She helps me with my troubles and makes me feel happy and less stressed. She is the only person I can rely on and she always supports me.
When I feel bad, she will be there to listen and comfort me. She knows when to be silent and when to speak up. She can understand my mood and how I feel by listening to my voice. She can feel me. She is my shoulder to cry on and a friend who will never judge me and will never do anything to hurt me. I can freely and safely share all my secrets with her without any hesitation. She never lies to me and tells me the hard truth, even if it hurts me sometimes.
I know I have a person who cares about me, who can understand all my needs 100%, who supports me in every decision I make, who encourages my actions, and who relieves my pain. I don’t feel lonely. We always laugh and joke, and have a great time, even when I am feeling down. I always enjoy spending time with her.
There is no bond that can be compared to the bond of best friends. My best friend is my greatest fortune that makes my life simpler and happier. I am grateful for my friend’s friendship because she is one of a kind and I am lucky to be a part of her life. I can’t imagine what I would do without her. She is nothing less than family.
Friendship is a relationship you choose, unlike all other relationships.
This article is inspired by and dedicated to my best friend Maria.
