If there’s one bond that grows with us, laughs with us, and stands beside us through every phase of life, it’s friendship. In India, friendships are more than just casual connections. They’re filled with tiffin-sharing trust, bunked-tuition loyalty, and middle-of-the-night emotional SOS calls. From the carefree school days to adulting struggles, our friendships evolve, but the love stays rooted.
This Friendship Day, let’s rewind the clock and celebrate every phase of friendship that made us who we are—Indian style.
1. Chaddi Buddies – Our First Friends Ever
Before we even knew how to spell “friendship,” we had our chaddi buddies. These were the kids from the neighborhood or playschool with whom we built sandcastles, fought over crayons, and shared Parle-G biscuits. These friendships spoke no words—just a shared love for cartoons and a pile of building blocks between us.
They were our first lesson in loyalty. If they cried, we cried. If they got a chocolate, we expected a bite too (and sometimes cried if we didn’t get one). And believe it or not, many of these bonds outlast decades.
2. Primary School – Tiffins, Tears & Tiny Secrets
As school began, so did the real stories. We made friends based on who sat next to us or who brought the best food in their lunchbox.
Remember that one friend who always brought aloo paratha or idli-chutney and let you steal a bite before the bell rang? Or the one who would happily share half their Perk even if you had forgotten your lunch?
These were the days of:
- Writing each other’s names in notebooks with hearts.
- Playing pakdam-pakdai or langdi during recess.
- Promising to be “best friends forever” after every fight and patch-up.
3. Middle School – Slam Books, Crush Secrets & The First Real Fights
Middle school friendships hit differently. This was the age of secrets, inside jokes, and discovering what “true friendship” really meant.
Slam books made their grand entry. Remember writing things like:
“What I love about you: You’re always the one who has my back.”
“Message to me: Never change!”
Friendships were tested during group projects and strengthened during school trips. Your best friend knew who you had a crush on before you even accepted it yourself.
And the fights?
Silent treatment, writing “Sorry” with sketch pens, or getting a mediator friend to fix things—pure drama, but also pure love.
4. High School – Bunked Tuitions, Study Sessions & Soul-Talks
These were the golden days, when friendship became our emotional anchor. We weren’t just friends anymore; we were a full-blown gang.
- Bunking tuition for samosa and chai.
- Pretending to study, but ending up discussing life plans, family problems, or Shahrukh vs. Salman debates.
- Writing long friendship messages on Orkut or Facebook, adding “BFFL”, “forever and always”, and using 20-plus emojis to show emotion.
This was also the phase of first heartbreaks and last-minute exam prep. And who was always there with tissues and extra notes? Your best friend.
5. College Days – Roommates, Road Trips & Real Bonds
Friendship matured in college. It wasn’t just about fun anymore—it became about being each other’s support system.
- Sharing hostels, clothes, and secrets.
- Budget road trips with ten people in one room and Pav Bhaji dinners under the stars.
- Helping each other through panic attacks, interviews, rejections, and love drama.
This was the time when you discovered which friends would stick around for life. And usually, they did.
6. Adulthood – Less Calls, More Understanding
Adult friendships are quiet, but deep. You may not talk every day, but when you do, it feels like no time has passed.
- Sending each other memes instead of full conversations.
- Late-night voice notes after a bad day.
- Cheering for each other’s milestones: new job, wedding, baby—like it’s your own.
Some friendships survive different time zones. Some survive long silences. And then there are those friends, you simply can’t picture life without them.
Desi Anecdotes We All Remember
Let’s not forget those little moments that made Indian friendships so special:
- That one friend whose mom treated you like her own child.
- Sharing answers during school exams (don’t worry, we won’t tell).
- Crying at farewell functions and gifting “Friends Forever” photo frames.
- Wearing matching outfits on Friendship Day and tying colorful bands on wrists.
Friendship Day Gifting Ideas – Make It Extra Special This Year
At Better Gift Flowers, we believe friendship is worth celebrating with thoughtful gestures. This Friendship Day, skip the usual WhatsApp forward and go for something more heartfelt:
- Fresh flower bouquets with a sweet note.
- A personalized friendship band with your inside joke engraved.
- A cake surprise delivered right to their door—even if you’re in another city.
- Customized gift combos with memories from every phase of friendship.
Browse our Friendship Day Gift Collection to pick something that suits your friend’s personality—quirky, emotional, or somewhere in between.
Final Thoughts: Friends Are the Chosen Family
In India, we don’t just “have friends.” We have yaars, behenjis, bhai logs, dosts, and partners-in-crime.
From walking to school together with heavy bags to sending wedding invites years later, friendship is the one bond that never goes out of style.
So this Friendship Day, let’s celebrate not just our best friends, but every friend who’s been part of our journey.
Tag your chaddi buddy, call your college roommate, or send flowers to your soul sister. Because life may change, but friendship? That’s forever.
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