I really appreciate the fact that I can call my friend any time I need to talk.
I hope my friend knows how much I appreciate her friendship.
What would I do if my friend were not around to discuss my best and worst days?
I hope we always keep in touch and maintain our close friendship.
It's rare to find a true friend. I am so lucky to have a few women I can truly count on.
I have lots of acquaintances, but only a few real friends.
There are many different types of friendship. I enjoy spending time with those friends I see ocassionally, as well as those who have become like family.
It's such a relief to share my troubles with someone who understands what I'm going through.
Sometimes I just need a night out and, thankfully, my friends are only too happy to oblige.
I love and trust my family but, at times, it helps to get an outside perspective on my troubles.
With good friends, you can always pick up right where you left off, even if you haven't seen each other for a while.
Words That Might Be Encouraging:
I am always here for you, no matter what is going on.
I believe in you, even when you don't believe in yourself.
Together we can do anything.
I will be there when no one else is around.
You are the closest thing to family without the DNA.
There is nothing I would not do for you.
Sometimes you just need to chill with a movie and popcorn. I'm just a phone call away.
It looks like you need a break. I do, too. Let's meet up for shopping/a drink/a pedicure.
True friends are the family you choose.
I would take a bullet for you.
I got you!
Words That Might Be Discouraging:
People are in our lives for a time and a season.
My spouse is my best friend now. I have to maintain some boundaries.
Once you get married, you will understand that things will be different.
I am so busy raising kids, I don't have time for a drink.
I wish we had more time to hang out. I just can't break free.
My priorities are just different now - keeping up with both friends AND family is just too much effort.
It's not that I don't want to see you; I'm just having a hard time finding room in my schedule.
If you were a real friend, you'd understand.
Between my job and making dinner and doing the laundry, all I want to do is crash. Can I take a raincheck?
I think we're just leading very different lives now.
You wouldn't want to come to this party; it's all married couples.
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