Whether it's a message of encouragement before a big day at work, words of advice and compassion following a nasty break-up, the sharing of a hilarious meme you just had to send before going to bed or a simple note to express your deep gratitude for their endless support and love, nothing quite sums up a friendship like a heartwarming WhatsApp, Facebook or text message to your BFF.

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To celebrate the enduring power of friendship – a bond often stronger than those with family and partners – friends across the world are taking to social media to share their thanks and support to friends, making us all want to grab our phone and call/text our mates to tell them how much they mean to us.

Here are some of our favourite exchanges:

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Go and message your BFF right now.

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Katie O'Malley is the Site Director on ELLE UK. On a daily basis you’ll find Katie managing all digital workflow, editing site, video and newsletter content, liaising with commercial and sales teams on new partnerships and deals (eg Nike, Tiffany & Co., Cartier etc), implementing new digital strategies and compiling in-depth data traffic, SEO and ecomm reports. In addition to appearing on the radio and on TV, as well as interviewing everyone from Oprah Winfrey to Rishi Sunak PM, Katie enjoys writing about lifestyle, culture, wellness, fitness, fashion, and more.