[AnnieK]

When I met my best friend, I couldn't stand her. She was introduced into our group by one of the lads (who I was madly in love with at the time) as his new girlfriend. I hated her. Then one day we were due to meet in the town centre and my best friend at the time didn't show up so it was just me and her. We talked and walked about a bit and 20 years later are still best friends. (It turns out my "best friend" at the time was nothing if the sort). We've been through some awful times individually but always been there for each other.

Most of my friends have been my friends for years. I love my friends dearly.