Seven years! That’s like, a really long time. Especially in friendship years. It's practically a lifetime, right?
7 Years Strong: My Hot Takes
I've seen some quotes about long-term friendships. Some are sweet. Some are…kinda cheesy? Here are a few "7 Years and Still Counting" thoughts. But brace yourself. My opinions might sting a tiny bit. (Just kidding! ...Mostly.)
"Friendship isn't about who you've known the longest, it's about who walked in and said, 'I'm here for you.'"
Okay, okay. This is nice. Super sentimental. I get it. But unpopular opinion alert: Seven years is still a decent chunk of time! Walking in and saying "I'm here for you" is great and all, but showing up consistently for 7 years? That deserves a medal.
Plus, let's be real, actions speak louder than words. I need receipts of those helping hands, not just sweet nothings.
"A true friend is someone who knows all about you and still loves you."
This one always makes me laugh. After seven years, my friends know way too much about me. They know about the questionable fashion choices. The disastrous dating stories. The time I tried to bake a cake and nearly burned the house down.
If they still love me after all that? They're not just friends. They're saints. Seriously, nominate them for something.
"Good friends are like stars. You don't always see them, but you know they're always there."
Ugh, another lovely sentiment. It’s cute! But if I haven’t seen Sarah in six months, and all I get is a "thinking of you" text? I'm starting to think she's orbiting another galaxy.
I mean, I get it, life is busy. But real stars (I mean friends) make an effort to shine a little brighter, even when things get hectic. Text once a week? Call every other month? Show up to my birthday drunk and embarrass me? Do *something*.
"The best mirror is an old friend." - George Herbert
Okay, this one's actually pretty good. It's true! My friends are brutally honest. They'll tell me when my outfit is hideous. Or when I'm being completely irrational.
It can sting sometimes, but it's usually what I need to hear. Thanks, George Herbert, for speaking the truth. Even though I secretly hate being told I’m wrong.
"Life was meant for good friends and great adventures."
Yes! More of this, please! I'm all about the adventures. Especially the ones where we make questionable decisions and laugh about them for years to come. (Like that time we tried to hitchhike to Vegas...never again.)
If our seven years haven't included at least a few epic fails and unforgettable moments, we're doing it wrong.
Seven Years and Beyond: Let's Keep Counting
So, here's to seven years of friendship! To the embarrassing stories, the unwavering support, and the shared love of bad reality TV.
And to many more years of questionable decisions and adventures with the people who know me best (and still tolerate me!). Maybe we’ll even find some better quotes about long-term friendship along the way. Or, you know, just make our own. Something like, "Seven years of friendship: Still accepting applications for a designated driver."
Cheers to the next chapter! Let's keep counting, because a good friend is worth their weight in gold...or at least, in pizza.
