Do you have a best friend?

Armistead · 08-21-13, 10:22 PM

Do you have one best friend that rises above all others, maybe a life time friend? My brother came by today with his best friend Brad. Both are now in their 50's, became best friends in 5th grade. They're always had each other through failed marriages, hard knocks. It hit me I miss having a best friend.

I had one through through high school to about 30. Sadly, he died and never really found another, just numerous friends I hang out, but none close. Seems I never had time in my 30'-40's, wife, kids, work, getting old.

Just wondered how many of you can claim a very best friend over all others?

Red October1984 · 08-21-13, 10:35 PM

Sorry to hear about your friend.

Not only do I have one....I have two....and I honestly don't know where I'd be in life without them. One I've known and been friends with forever...we have home video of us at my first birthday party. He's about 10 months older, but we've both been to hell and back.

The other, I've known all my school life...but only really became good friends a couple years ago. He goes to school with me but not in the same class. He's about 7 months older.

I seriously think that if either one died suddenly...I couldn't deal with it.

Don't even want to think about it.

kraznyi_oktjabr · 08-22-13, 12:42 AM

I had best friend. We met when I was in third grade in our small village school. He was then in fifth grade but as our school was so small that we all spent time together at breaks. We stayed in regular contact ever since. He died unexpectedly at May Day this year.

It feels quite strange when you suddenly do not have that most trusted person you can talk freely with about difficult matters in your life without worrying whether or not they stay confidential.

Father Goose · 08-23-13, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Red October1984

Not only do I have one....I have two....and I honestly don't know where I'd be in life without them.

I was expecting..."Admiral Armistead and Captain Goose".

I don't know where we went wrong?

Sailor Steve · 08-22-13, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Armistead

Just wondered how many of you can claim a very best friend over all others?

I think I can. I may not be his, but he has been mine.

nikimcbee · 08-22-13, 09:57 AM

In modern times, I'd say no. I'm pretty close with some of my co-workers though.

Herr-Berbunch · 08-22-13, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

I think I can. I may not be his, but he has been mine.

Same here.

AVGWarhawk · 08-22-13, 10:23 AM

I did have a best friend in high school. There are those that if called for help would come immediately but not really a best friend. My wife would really be my best friend. However, most of my best friends are the voices in my head. They speak the most sense and are reasonable.

Jimbuna · 08-22-13, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

I think I can. I may not be his, but he has been mine.

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Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

Same here.

I think I'll make that three then.

fireftr18 · 08-22-13, 10:48 AM

A whole big group of friends from school days. The group started in middle school, grew in high school, then grew even more in college. After college, guess what, we started meeting girls and getting married, the group grew even more. Then we started having kids, that took over life for a while and group activities dwindled. Now our kids are getting older and the activities are starting to increase. We've been through good times, bad times, death of parents, and failed marriages with each other.

The fire dept is yet another close group. It is a brotherhood in that we feel a close kinship with each other. You only need to see a firefighter's funeral to understand.

WernherVonTrapp · 08-22-13, 11:33 AM

The guys at my department have helped me when I needed it and have done more for me than some in my own family would have. Do I have a best friend, singularly?

Well, like Gale Sayers says, "God is first, my friends/family come second and I Am Third." At least, that's what I strive to live by.

08-21-13, 10:22 PM	#1
Armistead Rear Admiral Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: on the Dan Posts: 10,880 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	Do you have a best friend? Do you have one best friend that rises above all others, maybe a life time friend? My brother came by today with his best friend Brad. Both are now in their 50's, became best friends in 5th grade. They're always had each other through failed marriages, hard knocks. It hit me I miss having a best friend. I had one through through high school to about 30. Sadly, he died and never really found another, just numerous friends I hang out, but none close. Seems I never had time in my 30'-40's, wife, kids, work, getting old. Just wondered how many of you can claim a very best friend over all others? __________________ You see my dog don't like people laughing. He gets the crazy idea you're laughing at him. Now if you apologize like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it.

08-21-13, 10:35 PM	#2
Red October1984 Airplane Nerd Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 6,243 Downloads: 115 Uploads: 0	Sorry to hear about your friend. Not only do I have one....I have two....and I honestly don't know where I'd be in life without them. One I've known and been friends with forever...we have home video of us at my first birthday party. He's about 10 months older, but we've both been to hell and back. The other, I've known all my school life...but only really became good friends a couple years ago. He goes to school with me but not in the same class. He's about 7 months older. I seriously think that if either one died suddenly...I couldn't deal with it. Don't even want to think about it. __________________

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kraznyi_oktjabr Sea Lord Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Republiken Finland Posts: 1,803 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	I had best friend. We met when I was in third grade in our small village school. He was then in fifth grade but as our school was so small that we all spent time together at breaks. We stayed in regular contact ever since. He died unexpectedly at May Day this year. It feels quite strange when you suddenly do not have that most trusted person you can talk freely with about difficult matters in your life without worrying whether or not they stay confidential. __________________ You talk to God, you're religious. God talks to you, you're psychotic. - Dr. House

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nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	In modern times, I'd say no. I'm pretty close with some of my co-workers though. __________________

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AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,286 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	I did have a best friend in high school. There are those that if called for help would come immediately but not really a best friend. My wife would really be my best friend. However, most of my best friends are the voices in my head. They speak the most sense and are reasonable. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

08-22-13, 10:48 AM	#10
fireftr18 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,528 Downloads: 77 Uploads: 0	A whole big group of friends from school days. The group started in middle school, grew in high school, then grew even more in college. After college, guess what, we started meeting girls and getting married, the group grew even more. Then we started having kids, that took over life for a while and group activities dwindled. Now our kids are getting older and the activities are starting to increase. We've been through good times, bad times, death of parents, and failed marriages with each other. The fire dept is yet another close group. It is a brotherhood in that we feel a close kinship with each other. You only need to see a firefighter's funeral to understand. __________________ Of all the forms of Martial Arts, Karaoke causes the most pain!

08-22-13, 11:33 AM	#11
WernherVonTrapp Admiral Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Now, alot farther from NYC. Posts: 2,228 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 0	The guys at my department have helped me when I needed it and have done more for me than some in my own family would have. Do I have a best friend, singularly? Well, like Gale Sayers says, "God is first, my friends/family come second and I Am Third." At least, that's what I strive to live by. __________________ "The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." -Miyamoto Musashi ------------------------------------------------------- "What is truth?" -Pontius Pilate