Friendship Day is almost here and there are reasons why this celebration is such a big deal. At times we feel at loss of words to express the beautiful bond between people. Friends play many roles and leave a great impact on our lives. But for people who live away from their family, the bond has a different significance altogether. For most of us, a big part of becoming an adult includes moving away from the family for studies or for a job. While change is good, it can be challenging leaving everything you know behind. With a little help from your friends, you learn to face that scary aspect of life as well. People who were total strangers become everything to you. They are the soulmates you always craved for. Friendship Day 2019: These Unusual Animal Friendships Will Put You and Your Best Friend to Shame!

1. You Will Never Feel Lonely, They Will Not Let You

Being lonely is one of the scariest things that anyone would want to experience. But will your friends ever let you feel that?

Not happening! They might irritate you with their silliest jokes but will make sure that you are not lonely.

2. Netflix and Chill is Actually a Thing

After a hectic day, all you need is to go to your room and relax. And by relaxing we mean watching an awful movie that your roommate will pick.

Or sometimes binge-watching say, F.R.I.E.N.D.S or any other series, straight for 12 hours and doing nothing else, is exactly how you chill with your roommate. And it feels exactly like home.

3. Sharing is Caring

Sharing is caring and the common phrase has a big meaning in friendship. And no “asking” business here.

If any of your stuff, or maybe your favourite shirt is missing, it is understood, who else must be rocking in it. But the liberty of flicking your clothes is only for your friends apart from your siblings, of course. How to Be a True Friend – A Guide for Plan Cancellers and Ditchers. 

4. Festivals are the Best

India is a land of festivals. When you are away from your family, most of the time, festive occasions can feel lonely.

Chances are that you will miss your family, a bit extra that day. But not when your friends are around. They might not celebrate the event themselves but will surely join you in celebrating it.

5. August First Sunday is Not Just a Day in Calendar

Friendship Day means a lot and it is bound to be more enjoyable than any other day. Waking up on the first Sunday of August to find your friendship band is an incredible feeling.

You might not have a big plan going on for that day (and it is not necessary), but you are sure to express to your BFFs how and why they mean the world to you in an unknown city. Because, by now, they are your soulmates.

6. They Will Never Judge You

You can be at your weirdest self, but your friends will never judge you.

You can scream at them, cry, be angry or show your ridiculous side, but they will never hold that against you. And that is when we must realise, we should not take our friends for granted.

7. They Are So Much More Than Just Roommates

Yes, they play many roles other than being your roommate -- from being your in-house chef to a bathroom singer, from being your bodyguard to your confidante.  They will prepare you up for a date night and they will also sit with you till the sun rises, consoling you after your break up. Words will never justify how good they are.

Not many people are as lucky as you are to have friends who are like family.  They have seen you at your best and your worst and that is why they mean so much to people like me who live away from family. This Friendship Day, cheers to our friends, who have stood by us like a pillar, when we needed support.

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