Friends..... ...

They love you, but they are not your lover

They care for you, but they are not from your family

They are ready to share your pain, but they are not in your blood relation.

They are........FRIENDS!!!!!

True friend........

Scolds like a DAD...

Cares like a MOM...

Teases like a SISTER...

Irritates like a BROTHER...

And finally loves You more than a LOVER.

This was a mail, rather a forward, that a very dear friend of mine sent to me, and I couldn’t help but wonder, how true this was. I have been fortunate enough to have a few friends who are all this and beyond.

They love you, but they are not your lover

Probably the only people in the world, who would love you more than your lover! Just like lovers, they too want the best for you....they want to see you smile...they want to be a part of your laughter and your tears.

They care for you, but they are not from your family

Even though they are not a part of your actual 'family', they often provide you with the support even your family might not be able to. Isn't your best friend the first person to know all your 'deepest, darkest' secrets? Think back to the time when that cute guy in school talked to you - who was the first person, you wanted to tell...........Your best friend!!

They are ready to share your pain, but they are not in your blood relation.

They might not share any blood relations with you, but these are the people who know you inside out! One tear falling from your eyes, will have them panicking.....they won't let go, until you tell them what is wrong. They will be the first to bring you a glass of water and a tissue paper.......they will be the ones who will just sit with you, with their arm around you, while you pour your heart out....

My best friends have played numerous roles in my life:

Dad: When I needed counsel, they were there to talk sense into me, guide me through right and wrong, or provide just plain pep talk.

Mom: These were people who made sure that I ate on time, that I didn't let silly things bother me, that I was always behaving in a lady like manner and also more than once, doubled as my fashion co-ordinators!

Sister: Being an only child, I have never felt the need of having sisters around me, because I always found them in my friends. They teased me on my crushes, cheered me in my successes and became my shoulder to cry on, at times of failure. But most of all, they never let me quit!

Brother: I know all my guy friends will hate me for this, but many of them have played the role of doting, caring, protective and a few times irritating brothers. These are guys I know I will have near me, the minute I need them...without asking any questions!

I have been one of the fortunate few to have atleast a handful of such friends.....and I want to thank them for being a part of my life.

Have you thanked your friends lately??