13 Signs That Your Best Friend Might Just Be The One

Whether or not we make it a priority, we all go through life trying to find “The One.” For some, the search is harder: going on date after date without making a real connection, or suffering through a string of unsuccessful relationships.

But, if When Harry Met Sally taught us anything, it is that sometimes “The One” is right in front of you. It’s not always about finding someone who is just your type or the person who is the most physically attractive. Sometimes, “The One” is simply finding someone whom you have a true and honest connection with, and someone who loves you just as you are, warts and all. And that someone might just be your best friend, the person who has been there all along.

# Other friends point it out on a regular basis

Those closest to you regularly ask when both of you are getting together, and you’re constantly having to convince them that you are just good friends. They have clearly sensed the chemistry between you and your best friend, even if you haven’t realized it yourselves yet.

# You’re more than a little touchy feely

Let’s face it, you’re more physical with your best friend than any average couple of BFFs. Your hugs linger, you find yourself playing with your hair when you talk to them, and you regularly break the touch barrier. And on top of that, you often find yourselves bantering or teasing each other in a flirtatious manner.

# You always agree about important issues

You’ve confided and vented to each other about various different concerns, as best friends do. If you find yourselves agreeing about these issues – especially the dating-related ones, then you are probably a good match!

# Your day seems incomplete if you haven’t checked in with each other

They are the first person you want to talk to about anything, and you both insist on keeping in constant contact when you are apart.

# Silences are never awkward

Sure, it’s fun to go out and do things, but you’re more than happy to do nothing together. In fact, you can even sit in silence without it being awkward. You’re just happy in each other’s company.

# Your interest in each other’s lives goes beyond a personal level

You’re invested in the lives of their other friends and their family as well. You know when their sister has exams or when their mom has an important doctor’s appointment, and you care about the outcome.

# It’s all smiles and laughter!

Whenever you are with them, you are happy and at ease, and everything you do together, whatever it may be, is fun. They can make you laugh and smile, even when you are feeling at your lowest.

# You’re practically telepathically connected

You finish each other’s sentences, and you know exactly what the other person is thinking or feeling. What’s more, you couldn’t take on life without them supporting you – a little piece of you would be missing.

# You share their enthusiasm and disappointment for their successes and failures as if they were your own

No feigned happiness or commiseration here. When they’re nervous about their upcoming job interview or exam, you have just as many butterflies in your stomach as they do.

# You accept them, warts and all

They can be as candid, as comfortable, and as crazy as they like around you, and you still adore them. You know their failures and regrets, and you’re more than happy to accept them regardless.

# They are your number one topic of conversation

You can’t stop talking about them to your other friends, even when you try not to. You even boast about their achievements and share their amusing anecdotes with the same enthusiasm as if they were your own.

# There is no need to impress

You don’t feel the need to impress them or to act in a certain way. You can simply be yourself: no makeup, no fancy clothes, no perfectly styled hair. You feel more comfortable around them than with anyone else.

# They know you from the inside out

They know your worst of habits, your guiltiest of pleasures, and your deepest, darkest secrets. They don’t judge you for them, and they’re just as comfortable sharing their own little secrets with you.