~Friends aren't blind to your faults -- but they can see beyond them.
~A letter from a friend can make your day.
~A friend will laugh at your jokes no matter how many times you repeat them.
~A friend remembers the way you were, but won't insist you stay that way.
~A friend never asks, *What did you do to your hair?*
~A friend won't hang up on your answering machine, or when you put them on hold.
~A friend won't tell you how to drive, no matter how white your knuckles get.
~Friends love to give you surprise parties -- even when you know what they're up to.
~A friend is the only person who can make you laugh after a broken romance.
~Eating out with a friend takes at least three hours.
~Friends can be more patient with your kids than you can.
~Friends know there is no such thing as constructive criticism.
~Friends aren't interested in your excuses -- they're interested in you.
~There is no bigger grin than that of a friend with good news.
~When you ask a friend where they want to go to dinner...they'll choose your favorite restaurant.
~A friend knows where your panic button is, but never pushes it.
~Friends can tell the truth without hurting you.
~Friends take very good care of your hopes and dreams.
~A friend remembers your pet peeves...your favorite colors...the songs you like...and ignores the times you forgot to remember his/hers.
~A vacation with a friend is not only more fun, but also less money.
~Friends can turn arguments into laughter.
~When you have doubts about yourself, call your friends, because they'll have confidence in you.
~Nothing hurts as much as hurting your friend...nothing heals as much as being forgiven by your friend.
~When a friend moves away, part of your history goes with them.
~Seeing an old friend makes you feel whole.
~With old friends you can remember your youth without trying to recapture it.
~Friends are the best part of ourselves.