The Unofficial Rules of Friendship:
The Rulebook Every Best Friend Already Follows
Friendship doesn’t come with a contract. There’s no handbook. No terms and conditions. No user manual. And yet, somehow, every friendship follows the same set of unwritten rules. You don’t learn them in school. Nobody teaches them to you. They just happen.
Whether you’ve been friends since school, college, or met through work, chances are you’ve lived these moments more times than you can count.
This Friendship Day, let’s celebrate the unofficial rules of friendship that every best friend secretly follows.
Rule #1: A Roadside Momo Party Means Everyone Pays
One person says,
“Bhai, momos khane chalte hain.”
Nobody asks where.
Nobody asks when.
Everyone is somehow free.
But the real challenge begins when the bill arrives.
One friend has ₹20.
Another has ₹50.
Someone says, “Mere paas cash nahi hai, UPI kar de.”
And after everyone empties their pockets, the bill somehow gets paid.
Because in every friend group, momo parties aren’t sponsored; they’re crowd-funded.
And just when everyone thinks the outing is over, someone pulls out a ₹5 Sweety Crunch Zipper Pack and passes it around.
One pack.
Five hands.
No permission required.
Because sharing the last bite (or the last mouth freshener) has always been an unofficial friendship rule too.
Rule #2: “Bas 5 Minute Ka Kaam Hai” Is the Biggest Lie Ever
Every group has that one friend.
The phone rings.
“Bhai, niche aa ja… bas 5 minute ka kaam hai.”
You step out wearing slippers, convinced you’ll be home before anyone notices.
One hour later, you’ve had chai.
Gone on a random bike ride.
Stopped for snacks.
Met three other friends.
And completely forgotten what the original “5-minute ka kaam” even was.
Some of the best memories begin with the biggest lies.
Rule #3: School Washroom Breaks Were Never About the Washroom
Long before cafes became our meeting spots, school corridors were where friendships grew.
If you grew up with school friends, this one deserves a special place.
During the middle of a class, someone whispers,
“Washroom chale?”
The teacher agrees.
Instead of heading straight there, you take the longest route possible.
You walk through the corridors.
Wave at friends from other sections.
Check what’s happening on different floors.
Maybe refill your water bottle.
And return after completing what can only be described as a full-school tour.
It wasn’t a washroom break.
It was an adventure.
Rule #4: Your Best Friend’s Crush Automatically Becomes Your Mission
The moment your best friend admits they have a crush, “Bhai… mujhe woh pasand hai.” your role changes instantly.
You become their unpaid PR manager.
Suddenly, you’re casually mentioning how funny they are.
How kind they are.
How hardworking they are.
You create “accidental” meetings.
You encourage conversations.
You hype them up whenever their crush is around.
Nobody tells you to do it.
Rule #5: Best Friends Don’t Text… They Exchange Memes
Good friends chat.
Best friends communicate through memes.
One Instagram reel.
One random GIF.
One sticker.
One “This is literally you.”
And somehow, an entire conversation happens without typing a single proper sentence.
The funniest part?
Nobody asks for context.
Because your best friend already understands exactly what you meant.
Rule #6: Every Great Friendship Is Built Around Food
Think about your favourite memory with your friends.
There’s a good chance food was involved.
Roadside momos after tuition.
Late-night Maggi during college.
Extra garlic naan at dinner.
Spicy rolls after office.
Golgappas on the way home.
Food has always been the excuse.
Conversations were always the reason.
And somehow, there’s always one friend who carries snacks for everyone. Sometimes it’s chips. Sometimes it’s chocolates. And sometimes, it’s a ₹5 Sweety Crunch Zipper Pack that quietly makes its way around the group after the feast.
“Lo… tum logon ko iski zyada zarurat hai.”
Everyone laughs.
Everyone takes one.
Because no friendship judges your food choices.
But fresh conversations are always welcome.
Rule #7: Roast Without Mercy. Defend Without Question.
The same friend who calls you “stupid” ten times a day is also the first person to stand up for you when someone else tries.
That’s the beauty of friendship.
Inside the group, nothing is off limits.
Outside the group, everyone stands together.
Roasting is allowed.
Disrespect isn’t.
Rule #8: The Best Plans Are Never Planned
Think about your favourite memories with your friends.
Were they carefully planned?
Probably not.
They were random rides.
Unexpected chai breaks.
Cancelled plans that turned into better plans.
Last-minute trips.
Or simply sitting together doing absolutely nothing.
The best moments rarely make it onto the calendar.
They just happen.
Friendship Is Built on the Little Things
Friendship isn’t measured by expensive gifts or perfect Instagram posts. It’s measured by pooled money for momos. Random evening rides that become unforgettable nights. School adventures disguised as washroom breaks. Helping your friend impress their crush. Speaking fluently in memes. Laughing until your stomach hurts.
And somewhere between the food, the jokes, and the endless conversations, there’s always something being passed around whether it’s fries, a cold drink, or a ₹5 Sweety Crunch Zipper Pack after the meal.
Because friendships are built on laughter, honesty, countless inside jokes, and conversations that always feel fresh.
Happy Friendship Day to the people who know all your stories, have probably caused half of them, and are always ready to create a few more.
