As we go through the many tumultuous stages of life, there’s nothing like having supportive friends in our back corner. As the years go by, we learn that certain friends fade away, while others seem to always stick around. This is because there are many layers to what makes a true friend. On that note, we’ve decided that there are two kinds of friends: “friends” and “buddies”. Here’s the difference between the two.
Friends
True friends are the kinds of friends who you can rely on. In your darkest of times, they’re there to lend a shoulder to cry on. When you send them random texts about random things, you can be sure that they’ll respond. And even if they don’t, you’ll know there’s a good reason for it. Ultimately, they’re not just your friend—they’re like your family.
Buddies
Buddies are the kinds of friends that when you see them on the street, or at a party, you instantly have a connection. Rest assured, buddies are awesome. In fact, you can even have deep, meaningful conversations with buddies. The only difference is their availability. It’s all good and well to have a good chemistry with someone, but that chemistry is useless if they’re flaky and never get back to you.