Friendship is one of the most essential relationships in our lives. Friends are here to care for us, cherish us, and make us feel good during our lowest times, but most importantly they fill our lives with meaning and purpose. Even though it’s not easy nowadays to find true friends, some people were lucky enough to enjoy real companionship.

Bright Side has gathered a list of pictures that show the beauty of friendship and we are sure that they will make you go aww.

1. When your blind dog goes in for a kiss, but underestimates the distance between love and human.

2. Friends for life

3. “My son comforting his best friend at the vet”

4. 16 years of friendship

5. “This is how he sleeps.”

6. “She gave me the ultimate gift and sacrifice by donating her kidney to me.”

7. “20 years of friendship in these photos, from science camp to weddings to getting a PhD”

8. Snuggles!

9. Friendships come in many shapes and sizes.

10. “My dog randomly meeting one of her littermates at a park”

11. “My best friend and I don’t get to see each other often. Here are the last 2 times we were reunited.”

12. “Sleeping with my buddy’s dog”

13. “Best buddies at 10, 17, and 29 years old”

14. “From 8-week-old rescues to healthy 8-month-olds! Still best friends.”

How do you think the presence of friends impacts our lives? What’s your relationship like with your friends? We’d love to know about it!

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