Activity

@chalice

Yes! Yes! Yes! I didn’t know that someone else felt this way. What did happen to the best friends?

For me, one of the huge gaps I see is the lack of friendship between siblings. Because, honestly, my sisters and brothers are have been my bff’s ever since I can remember, especially the ones near my age. Logically, your siblings should be the ones at your side through pain and joy…but a lot of writers miss that. They tend to make the siblings evil (I can’t say I’ve never done the villain-sibling thing😄) or just plain annoying.

I assume what you’re talking about those honest, “I’ll carry you,” relationships that take love, and a whole lot of grit, but are worth it because you care about each other.

I think another thing that people miss is the love outside of romantic relationships. I have friends, both boys and girls, who I legitimately love. I don’t necessarily tell them that (it might be weird😝) but it’s true. These are people that I would stand up for, who I would confront if they were doing something wrong (hopefully) and who I seek out when I need a good laugh, or a long chat.

I think, especially between guys, there’s not much chance that best friends will say they love each-other. It seems weird. But I think actions, and even things like, “I trust you,” show that love.

Probably the best example I can think of friendship is Andrew Peterson’s Wingfeather Saga. I don’t want to give any spoilers, but there’s some really moving scenes where Janner, Kal, and Leeli (three siblings) show their love for each-other through playful punching, looking out for each-other, leaning on each-other’s shoulders, talking, crying, and even telling each-other “I love you.” It never ends up weird, even though the books are soaked in love, with both friendship and romance.