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despite these imperfections. If they use that. They love you for who you are, flaws
health as an excuse for something they and all, without judgment or criticism. In
don’t want to do you understand and their eyes, your quirks and imperfections
overlook it. make you unique, and they appreciate
those aspects of your personality. They
create a safe space for you to be yourself,
without fear of rejection or ridicule. Your
Friendship is a shining example of “love
me for who I am,” and this unconditional
acceptance fosters a deep sense of trust and
security.
9. They’re a constant presence in your
6. You never run out of things to talk life.
about. A true soulmate becomes a constant
Have you ever felt like you’ve run out of presence in your life, no matter the
things to say to each other? After you’ve circumstances. Whether you’re physically
been friends for years and years, the close or separated by distance, they remain
conversations can become stale. You a part of your world. You share your
recycle the same jokes, stories and gossip. daily experiences, your hopes, and your
You can have a conversation about challenges, keeping each other updated
anything and everything. Whether it’s and involved in each other’s lives. This
the latest gossip, a new TV show you just enduring connection is a testament to the
started watching, or a heart-to-heart about strength and resilience of your bond, and it
life, you’ll always have a long list of things reminds you that your best friend is truly
to talk about. one of a kind.
7. You understand each other like no one
else.
You can read each other’s emotions, know
when you need a shoulder to lean on and
celebrate your successes with genuine joy.
It’s like they have an innate understanding
of who you are and what you need. They
can sense when something is bothering Do you have a friend with whom you
you and offer comfort without you even share an unexplainable connection,
having to say a word. Conversations with but you can’t picture being with them
them flow naturally, and you often find romantically? If so, then you have probably
yourselves on the same wavelength. found your companion soulmate. You will
click instantly when you meet them, and
8. They accept you unconditionally and the bond will grow naturally. Essentially,
you could be financially very unequal. it’s a friendship with an even deeper soul
No one is perfect, and your friend knows connection!
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