Real Ones Are Rare—Hold On Tight

Let’s talk about that one friend. You know the one. The human version of comfort food. The person who’s seen you laugh so hard you almost peed and cry so hard you looked like a raccoon in a rainstorm. If you’ve got someone who’s stuck by your side through the chaos, confusion, breakups, breakdowns, bad decisions, questionable fashion phases, and existential spirals—keep them like your last piece of chocolate during a bad day.

They didn’t walk away when life got messy. They stayed when you were at your lowest—when you didn’t even like yourself. They’ve held your secrets like a vault, clowned your enemies with passion, and texted you “You okay?” at 2am when you were pretending to be fine but crying into your pillow.

They’ve clapped for your wins even when they were barely holding themselves together. They showed up—not just in the party invites and highlight reels—but in the quiet, raw moments. When no one else noticed the tremble in your voice, they did. And they stayed.

And listen, in this world where people come and go faster than your motivation on a Monday morning, a friend like that is sacred. They’re not just a friend—they’re family you got to choose. A walking safe space. A home with legs.

So cherish them. Celebrate them. Tell them you love them in the weird, awkward, “don’t make this weird but also I’d die for you” kind of way. Because trust me—people like that don’t come around often. And when they do, you don’t let go. Ever.