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[–] RayOfSunlight 15 points 4 weeks ago (3 children)

That's actually a good question 🤨

[–] [email protected] 7 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago) (2 children)

Do you call each other names that would make a stranger think that you hate each other? Do you do things for each other? Do you share secrets? Do you share stories?

Acquaintances will know the surface you friends will know the real you.

[–] RayOfSunlight 6 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

Oh this, Yeah, i got a bestie, we do insult each other in a friendly manner, he's the best person i met in my entire life.

Nowadays he found other friends to play with and i personally feel like i mosrly lost him, it makes me sad. ☚ī¸

[–] [email protected] 4 points 4 weeks ago

Reach out