and that my friends is the rest of the story

In a storytelling context, it means the story is over. It's like the final curtain call for the tale. All the relevant parts have been told.

This statement can also be seen as a way to bring finality to a conversation that was centered around a particular story. The speaker may have built up the story gradually, and by saying this, is indicating that they have reached the end of what they wanted to communicate. It gives a sense of closure, as if to say 'this is all there is to it, and now we can move on to something else or just let the story sit as it is'.

Crossdressing with my friends was an eye - opening story. It happened during a sleepover. We were bored and someone brought up the idea of crossdressing. We all agreed enthusiastically. I ended up wearing a pair of high - heeled shoes that were so difficult to walk in at first. My friends had different looks too. One had a very flamboyant style with bright colors. As we were all dressed up, we started to have a fashion show in the living room. We imitated models on the runway, and it was hilarious. This experience not only brought us closer together but also taught us to be more open - minded about different forms of self - presentation.

There could be a story where one of your friends overcame a big obstacle. For example, they were having trouble in a particular subject at school. But instead of giving up, they found a really helpful tutor and worked extra hard. Eventually, they not only passed the subject but got really good grades. It was a great achievement for them.

It depends. Some sponsored story settings allow you to target specific audiences. If you've set your sponsored story to be shown to a broad audience that includes your friends, then they'll likely see it. However, if you've restricted the visibility to a particular group that doesn't include your friends, they won't. Also, different platforms have different algorithms for displaying sponsored content.

One option is to create a group chat and post your story there for your friends to see. Also, you could use specific apps or platforms that have a feature for sharing stories with selected friends easily.

My wife is very friendly with my friends. One day, she decided to start a book club with them. Every week, they would gather at our house, discuss the book they were reading. My wife would make coffee and cookies for everyone. This simple activity brought a lot of joy and intellectual stimulation to our lives, and also made my friends feel more like family.

Yes, it can be okay. If your friend doesn't mind, it's a great way to share something interesting with your own followers. It can also show your support for your friend.

The way to view your friends' posts in your story is to navigate to the relevant part of the app or platform. It might be labeled as 'Friends' Posts' or something similar. Sometimes, you might need to refresh the page to see the latest posts.

In most cases, if you haven't restricted the visibility of your story in the settings, your messenger friends will be able to view it. But you can always check and adjust the settings to control who sees it.