to be my best friend

Dearest Young Lady,

I am so pleased to learn that you wish to be my best friend. Thank you so much even for the thoughts and the endeavours.

To be someone's best friend means you totally understand her, you support her always, you encourage her and you appreciate her. You trust her. You do not tease her when she falls. You do not congratulate yourself when she is victimized and not you. No need to roll up your sleeves nor shout at her rivals. Stay close and listen. Solve her problems if you can. If not, say you know it is difficult. You do not turn sour when she is lucky or when she has her attainments. You do not tell the world or yourself she does not deserve it.

How great to be someone's best friend - and it has to stand the trial of time! Wow. Not even every parent could be the best friend of his/her child. Not even every spouse could be the best friend of the other half. The role of best friend is above any contractual bond coz best friend can disappear any minute. No damages claimed. No identity found.


Your Best Friend,
Mom