8 Things Best Friends Do For Each Other

Having a best friend adds so many wonderful things to our lives. They provide us with care, support, confidence, and happiness. What are some of your favorite memories with your best friend? As a society, we’ve gotten better at making separations between best friends and other types of friends. There are certain things that they do for each other that makes them a little more special. Here are 8 Things Best Friends Do For Each Other!

If you want to learn more about the different types of best friends, check out our video “6 Types of Best Friends You Will Make in Your Life” here: https://youtu.be/KBOqUkyHZz4

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Writer: Ria Parikh
Script Editor: Morgan Franz
Script Manager: Kelly Soong
VO: Amanda Silvera
Animator: Hinata Honda
YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong

References:
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