It is rightly said, “Friends are the family we choose ourselves”. It is as important to have friends as it is to have a family. Good friends help guide and support us at every stage. Friends give us emotional support, they help us during difficult times and make us feel special. Blessed are those who have true friends in life. Friends are extremely important for everyone. Whether it is a toddler, a teenager, a middle-aged person, or an old person – everyone needs good friends around to live life to the fullest.

During childhood, friendship helps in making us understand and develop the habit of sharing and caring. Small kids develop friendships faster and enjoy the company of their friends. They play and learn together. Friends are important for their proper growth and development. As teenagers, friends become all the more important for us. We go through numerous emotional, physical, and mental changes during our teenage. Many of the problems faced during this age cannot be discussed with our parents and other family members. However, we are quite comfortable sharing these with our friends. Having good friends who can listen to our issues and provide us support and guidance are indeed a blessing during this age. Friends form an essential part of our lives. Life becomes more enjoyable and bearable when we have good friends around. Even one real friend can bring about a positive change in our life.True friends are extremely supportive of each other. They support one another at various levels. They help in bringing out the best in each other by extending help when it comes to studies and other activities.. They also act as emotional support. Whenever I am down emotionally, I turn to my best friend. She knows how to calm me and support me at such a time.

Good friends are also our best guides. They are there to guide us at every step. Whenever I need advice regarding handling my relationships, managing my studies, or participating in other activities my friends are there to guide me. They are also there to guide me whenever I break down emotionally. They help me look at the positives in life and shun the negativity.

There is no denying the fact that having friends makes life more fun and enjoyable. Being around friends is extremely fun and exciting. I love going out on trips with friends. While I enjoy family trips too however the enjoyment on trips planned with friends is simply unmatched. Partying with friends, gossiping with them for hours, going shopping and movies with them, and indulging in crazy activities that only your group can understand are all extremely fun.
Conclusion
I am lucky to have a crazy bunch of friends whose level of craziness matches mine all the way. They make my life amazing and so full of life.