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Here’s to the friends you can sit with quietly

Six aspects of friendship, depicted by artist Gayle Kabaker

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October 5, 2018 at 4:53 p.m. EDT
(Gayle Kabaker for The Lily)

Friends tell each other the truth

Friends sometimes make each other cry

Friends never get tired of taking fantastic photos of each other

Friends go on adventures together. Trying new things is just more fun with a good friend. A friend who is a good travel buddy is a major bonus.

Having a friend who you can just sit quietly with — not talking? What a gift.

A good friend who has a similar sense of style is awesome

Friends are trustworthy and loyal. They challenge and inspire us. We can’t do it alone.