Perhaps the article was written by someone who has never had a best friend. I certainly had one and although not close now we still exchange Christmas cards. In fact, thinking about it I had several best friends at different times of my school life. I'm in touch with women I shared a college residence with and one particular friend with whom I shared childcare. I'm not a 'best friend' sort of person these days but I really appreciate what individual friends can offer to each other. I also had 'boy friends' as well as 'boyfriends'.
What do you think would go well with coasters like this?