One benefit is that they can provide great emotional support. When they know your best stories, they understand your journey and can relate to your experiences. For example, if you had a difficult time in the past and overcame it, they can remind you of your strength during current tough times.
Because they care. They take an interest in your life. When you're excited to share something good that happened, they listen. So over time, they come to know all your best stories.
Well, not always. Sometimes we might have parts of our lives that we keep private even from our best friends. Maybe it's a story from our past that we're not ready to share yet. However, in general, good friends usually know a great deal of our best stories because they are close to us.
It can be both good and bad. On the good side, they understand you deeply. But on the bad side, it might feel like there's no privacy at all. You might want to keep some parts of yourself private, even from your best friend.
One time, my best friend and I went to a costume party. He thought he was being really original with his 'ninja turtle' costume, but when we got there, there were at least five other people with the same costume. The look on his face was priceless.
One time my best friend and I were at a zoo. He was trying to take a selfie with a camel and the camel suddenly licked his face right when he took the photo. It was hilarious, his face was all slobbery and he had this shocked expression.
A true good friend who knows your best stories will often bring them up at appropriate times. For example, when you're feeling down, they might recall a funny or inspiring story from your past to cheer you up. They don't use your stories against you or share them without your permission. If they remember the details and emotions associated with those stories, it's a sign they really care.
Trust is a two - way street. If you keep their secrets well, they are more likely to do the same for you. You can also have an open conversation with them about how important it is for you that they keep your stories private.
Generally, it's not possible. People have the right to keep their reading choices private, and platforms respect that by not making this information accessible to others.
One of my best friends started dating this guy from our college. They were initially just study buddies. One day, they went for a coffee break during a long study session and realized they had so much more in common than just academics. They started going on walks together, sharing their dreams and fears. It was really sweet to see them slowly fall in love. Now they are happily married.