We’ve all seen those things where you get an opportunity to give a friend a surprise, to thank them for being there for you. Sometimes they’re on TV or run by a radio show. They’re a brilliant idea, but you don’t need to wait for one to come along. If you want to show your best friend how much you appreciate them, you can do it whenever you want. Whether you give them something small or concoct an elaborate surprise, they’ll love you even more for showing them how much you love them. Give your BFF a wonderful surprise with one of these fun ideas.
Flowers and Chocolates
Sometimes it only takes a lovely bunch of flowers or a box of choccies to show someone how much you appreciate them. Small gestures and gifts don’t take up much of your time and money, but that one thought about your friends happiness is worth a lot more. Not many people take the time to get something for their best mate “just because”. Don’t wait until it’s their birthday or Christmas to get them something. Next time you think about how much you love them, get them a gift to brighten their day. It’s easy to order something for delivery using sites like SerenataFlowers.com. So you have a good selection, instead of a bunch of supermarket flowers. Send it to their office to surprise them at work or to their house to cheer them up at the end of a long day. If they don’t appreciate chocolate or flowers, try a candle, some sweets or just a coffee on you.
mags
Feed Them
Everyone enjoys a good meal. The best way to show someone you love and appreciate them is without doubt to feed them. It doesn’t matter whether you make them a home-cooked, take them to a fancy restaurant or even just to a mediocre restaurant. They’ll love being treated to a meal on you, plus all the other fun that goes with an evening with your bestie. In fact, having dinner is great for doing with all your friends, in case you feel like lavishing them all with love and affection. Have a dinner party and a night in at home or have a posh dinner out and a night on the town.
Take a Weight Off Their Minds
Small, thoughtful things can be most appreciated, and they don’t have to be gifts in the traditional sense. One of the things you can do to support your friend is to do a task or chore for them, so they don’t have to. You could do their washing up after you’ve had dinner with them or take their dog for a walk when they’re ill. Or maybe you could have some shopping delivered when they get back from their holiday. These gestures are especially appreciated when your friend is going through a rough time, and daily tasks are more of an effort than usual.
Write a Letter
Telling your best friend how much you love them outright is about direct as you could get. But instead of just saying it out loud, why not write them a note? If you put your feelings down in words and give it to them (or send it in the post), they’ll have something they can keep forever. Tell them all about what makes them special to you, but be specific. Mention the times when you were glad when they were there for you, whether it was to help you move house or to commiserate over a breakup.
Liz West
Give Them a Holiday
Everyone needs some time away from their everyday life now and then. You can help your best friend get theirs giving them a holiday. You don’t have to go away together, although that’s one way to have some amazing bonding time. You can also help them get away by taking care of things at home for them. You could babysit their kids for the weekend, or look after their house, popping in to collect the post, feed the pets and water the plants. You could even give them a lift to the airport. And, of course, you could go away together. Take a road trip, spend a weekend at a spa or jet off to somewhere sunny for a while.
Celebrate a Success
If your BFF has recently achieved something big, make sure you celebrate it. Even if it’s not a huge achievement, it’s always a pleasant surprise to have it recognized. Maybe they aced a project at work, ran their first 5k or learnt to do something new. You could send them a gift, leave balloons or flowers at their desk, or make them a card to congratulate them. Celebrate the small things, as well as the life-changing ones.
Surprise Visit
Got a best friend you don’t get to see too often? Maybe they live too far away, or you both just have very busy lives. Why not drop in on her unexpectedly? If she lives elsewhere, you get a holiday out of it too. It might be best to check with friends or family first to make sure your surprise visit will be a welcome one. You don’t want to end up dropping in on her when she’s going through the busiest week of the year.
Think of Something Amazing
There are always gifts, whether they’re experiences or physical things, which will shock and astound your best friends. Maybe there’s a band they’re obsessed with, and tickets to see them live would make their year. You could try and get their favourite author to sign a book for them, or take them to the one place they’ve always dreamed of going. You know your best friend inside and out, so you’re sure to think of something that would amaze them.
We all need to take some time to show our friends and family how much we appreciate them. And the more you show them, the more they’ll return the favour. It’s always good to show a little love now and then.
