The term best friend is one that is thrown around loosely in many circles. Gone is the notion of having ‘one best friend’ and many people consider 4 or 5 people as their “best friend” in this day and age. In my opinion, a best friend doesn’t have to be someone with the exact same interests as you. That isn’t what is important. What is important is the idea of understanding – they are able to relate to you on another level and that brings you closer together. They are there for you in the good times and the bad, and can make you feel better in even the worst situations.