I have three bffs with whom I am much closer than my siblings.
The first two have known each other since they were 3, as their families attended that same house of worship. I was in Kindergarten with one, and she lived a few houses away; the other was in First Grade with the both of us, so we have known each other over 40 years now.
My third bff and I met when we were in high School through common friends, so we have known each other for over 30 years, and she is the person I am closest to in life, other than my fiancé.
My oldest friend and I are not very close, but we stay in touch on FB. My first memory in life is of her mother carrying her out of the car when they came home from the hospital – I was about 20 months old. That memory is fading as I approach 50… now I mostly remember remembering it – if you know what I mean.
@flutherother – Wow. It’s a reality check hearing you say that. I do contemplate that my fiancé and I will be separated by death, but I hadn’t really thought about losing one of my bffs… that’ll be really tough, because they are my true family. My deepest condolences to you.