Ah, Best Friends Day—a time to celebrate the one person who knows all your secrets, has seen you at your absolute worst, and somehow still claims you in public. On June 8, 2025, we honor the besties, ride-or-dies, and emotional support humans who make life infinitely more entertaining.
The Stages of Best Friendship
Best friendships don’t happen overnight. No, they are built through a series of trust exercises (intentional or accidental) that prove your loyalty, including:
The “Will You Lie for Me?” Phase
You casually test the waters with something minor—like “If I leave this party early, will you tell everyone I got food poisoning?” The best friend response? “Of course. I’ll even add dramatic details for realism.”
The “I Need You to Validate My Terrible Decisions” Phase
Whether it’s a questionable haircut, a toxic ex, or the third iced coffee of the day, your best friend supports you 100%. Maybe with a slight side-eye, but support nonetheless.
The “We Communicate in Glances Now” Phase
No words are needed. A single look across the room says everything: “This meeting should have been an email.” “That person is lying.” “We need to leave immediately.” Telepathy achieved.
The “I’ve Seen You Ugly Cry and I Still Love You” Phase
If someone has held you while you sobbed over a failed work project, a canceled TV show, or an online shopping mistake, congratulations—you have a true best friend.
How to Celebrate Best Friends Day (Without Getting Arrested)
- Reminisce About Your Most Embarrassing Moments – Preferably in public. Loudly.
- Exchange Gifts That Make No Sense to Anyone Else – A rock from a trip five years ago? A photo of that one waiter who looked like that one movie star? Peak bestie energy.
- Coordinate Your Outfits (Badly) – Whether it’s matching pajamas or a recreation of your questionable fashion choices from high school, go all in.
- Send an Unhinged Text at 2 AM – Best friends don’t judge middle-of-the-night thoughts like “If tomatoes are fruit, is ketchup a smoothie?”
A Final Word to Best Friends Everywhere
Best friends are a rare and precious breed—the only people who will call you out on your nonsense while simultaneously hyping you up. So, on June 8, send that dramatic “I couldn’t survive without you” text, plan a day of chaos, and remind your bestie why they’ve made the (possibly regrettable) choice to stick with you.
And if you’re reading this thinking, Wait… do I have a best friend?—good news! It’s never too late to start annoying someone into loving you. Happy Best Friends Day!