FARIA KHAN

“But first, let me ask my parents” – that's the sacred reply of a son/daughter who is brought up by strict, overprotective parents when making plans with friends. Then there are those who straight up lie to their parents to avoid all the torture, but we'll get to that later.

Best Friends Forever” can easily turn into “Barely Friends Frankly” before you know it. You may have referred to your BFF as your soul mate – the one who was supposed to be in your life till the very end.

Not many kids actually come forward with their problems at home, especially when it comes to something as sensitive as their parents. Two of my close friends have somehow lost their parents to a world of their own – depression and Alzheimer's, and I found myself in the middle of their stories.

Having a brother or a sister means having a best friend and arch-nemesis living with you right at home.