Having two daughters, I dread the days that they will be squabling and often wonder if they will grow up to be good friends or drive each other insane . I love this particular quote and hope it will be true of my girls ....

"Friends are the family we choose for ourselves"

Life  happens. Men don't always do what they're supposed to do but your girlfriends are your gift to yourself. Through the job promotions, childbirth and heartbreak too, no matter how many miles are between you, the good ones will always be there when you call.

I am lucky enough to have 3 best friends (who thankfully all get on) and collectively they have taught me to laugh at myself, listened to me ramble after too many vinos and been there when I needed a good cry. It doesnt matter if I saw them yesterday or weeks ago, I know I can call on them when I need them.

We have all had colleagues who forget favours and acquaintances who are only there for the big events but your "sisters"  are there, no matter how much time and how many miles are between you. Sometimes, they  will even break the rules and walk beside you when you are wrong .... or come in and carry you out of the mess. They will pick you up when you fall down and if they cant pick us up, they will lie down beside you and listen for a while.