“Friends: chosen family, constant strength

A Friend is a family chosen by soul.

Unlike any other relationship, friendship is built on freedom, trust and the joy of simply being together with no expectations, no conditions, no rules, no formalities. 

A friend is not just someone who understands us, but someone who chooses to stand with us especially when our life gets tough.

While many may join us in our laughter, a true friend sits quietly beside when we feel weakest.

In a world full of relationships bound by blood, duty, or roles friendship is the only bond chosen purely by the heart.

Friends don't judge, 

they accept.

Friends don't expect perfection 

they love us as we are.

Friends are not just companion,

they are your family.

Friends don’t walk ahead or behind,

they always walk beside us,

they always cheer for us,

they always celebrate our success,

they always lift our mood,

they always protect our secrets,

And they be with you always without asking anything in return.

Even if you think differently, come from different backgrounds or dream in different directions, it’s the care and trust in friendship that binds you. 

True friends are the pillars in the architecture of our lives. They aren’t just people we hang out with, they become our confidence, our motivators and our safe guard. At any hour, in any mood, a true friend is someone you can call, share a laugh within or simply say, “I need you.” Their presence brings calm, encouragement, and a sense of belonging.

Be that friend: celebrate someone’s joy, offer a steady hand in hard times, and let your presence be a quiet reminder that they’re not alone.

So when you find a friend who holds your hand not just during sunshine, but also through the storm, hold on. Because that’s not just a friend…

Cherish, celebrate, and be the true friend of someone who needs you. 

Friends are mirrors that show us who we really are and windows that help us see who we can become.

Happy Friendship Day!

By - Rupal