28 Lessons Disney Sidekicks Taught Us About Friendship
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We all know and love the Disney characters who stand in the spotlight, but it's the friends beside them who really run the show. Without our sidekicks, our best pals, and our wingwomen, we wouldn't make it very far — and neither would our favorite Disney heroes and heroines. See what the BFFs who had their backs taught us about what real friendship means.
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Real Friends Walk With You Through Life
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They Pick You Up When You Fall Down
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And Keep Your Secrets For You
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But They Also Help You Keep the Gossip in Check
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They Are Always There to Hold Your Hand
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They Won't Make You Feel Guilty For Indulging Yourself Now and Then
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They Give You Support When You Need It
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. . . but Call You Out When You're Wrong
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They Relate to You on Another Level — Sometimes Words Aren't Even Needed
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And When You Need Reassurance, Real Friends Know Just What to Say
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They Always Have Your Back When There's Trouble
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. . . Even If They May Be Better Off Sitting That One Out
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They Share in Your Joys
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. . . and in Your Pain
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They Know the Proper Cure For a Rough Night
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And Friends Make Even the Most Boring Things Fun
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They Are Happy to Help You Out
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Well, Almost Always . . . but They Still Do Anyway
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They Help You With Your Wardrobe Choices
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And They Are Very Wise When It Comes to Your Love Life
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Friends Are the Perfect Wingmen
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And Are Patient Even During the Honeymoon Phase
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. . . After They Have Given Their Stamp of Approval, of Course
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When Your Heart Gets Broken, They Are Always There to Comfort You
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They Help You Move On
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When You Want to Give Up, They Remind You to Keep Going
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And You Never, Ever Have to Worry About Them Letting You Down
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