This past weekend I left Provo for a couple of days to attend a family reunion. It was a lot of fun to take a quick break from school. I left Thursday night and got home in the early afternoon of Sunday. I pushed open the door with a backpack, bag, blanket, and pillow all in hand. I am sure I looked pretty exhausted and I definitely needed a shower. I stood their in the doorway to find my two good roommates/ best friends sitting on the couches. Ashley and Katie both exclaimed (yes it was an exclamation) "Mallory! We are so happy you are home." Right about then I felt pretty blessed to have such amazing roommates who miss me when I am gone and are sincerely happy when I get home. They are my best friends.
When I consider marriage I believe this is a perfect example of what I want. I want someone who will miss me and be sincerely happy when we are reunited every day. I want to be able to reciprocate these feelings. Obviously it might not be exclaimed every day, but it should be apparent in verbal expression and body language. I believe the sincere joy of seeing someone is something that grows out of deep friendship. Without a solid foundation of pure friendship, annoyances start to get in the way of being happy to be together.
I too think being best friends is so important. I really am glad to be with your Dad whenever I see him again whether it is after a day of work, or after time apart. I don't like not having him here. I never sleep well if he is not with me. It is crazy thing. Just knowing your best friend is around brings peace. I also know that being best friends requires work and sacrifice. Just as I want my spouse to be my best friend, I have to be his best friend too. If I want him to meet my needs, I have to try to meet his. Thanks Mallory for reminding me that I have a best friend too.
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