Friend group does an ‘honor circle’ every birthday and it's a beautiful tradition everyone should practice

Most people consider their friends to be dear, often claiming they'd go to any extent to help them. Yet, in today's fast-paced world, friends rarely find time for heart-to-heart conversations, letting out their unspoken feelings. Breaking away from this norm, a group of friends discovered a unique way to make each other feel special. Deborah Rosado, known as @debz.pink on Instagram, recently shared how they celebrated their long-standing friendship by honoring each other on their birthdays.

In a widely circulated video, Deborah and her squad are seen united to celebrate their friend Steph's birthday. They all appeared in high spirits, posing for a group photo before heading to the celebration. The wholesome gathering featured the friends sitting around a large dining table to kick off their "honor circle" tradition. A text overlay in the minute-long footage explained, “When someone from our friend group is having a birthday, we do an ‘Honor Circle.’ It’s always my favorite part of the night.” The purpose of the "honor circle" is to share heartfelt sentiments about each other, making it a meaningful and emotional moment for everyone involved.

Deborah’s friends took turns expressing heartfelt words about Steph during the "honor circle." The text overlay in the video explained, “We honor them and tell them how much they mean to us. We believe we shouldn’t have to wait for a funeral to tell someone how special they are.” The tradition ensures that the birthday person is reminded of their significance in everyone’s life. The footage also captured candid moments from the dinner, showcasing the friends as they opened their hearts to one another, creating a truly emotional and meaningful celebration.

Many of Deborah's friends shared stories and memories that they promised to revisit even when they'd be “old and grey.” The multi-ethnic and cultural group was seen relaxing and vibing together, all while fostering meaningful, serious conversations. The video creator highlighted that their friendship's motto has always been “Be a friend you’d want to have.” In the caption, Deborah encouraged the Instagram community to take inspiration from this heartwarming tradition and adopt the idea with their own friends on birthdays, fostering deeper connections and appreciation.

Reiterating that the "honor circle" is her favorite tradition, the content creator expressed deep gratitude for the beautiful friendships she has. The video concluded with a shot of Steph, who was described as “the greatest friend anyone can ever have.” Their unique way of celebrating birthdays has captured hearts online, with the video garnering around 96,000 likes and over 500 comments, showcasing the widespread appreciation for this heartfelt tradition. “My first reaction was, how do you all have this many friends as adults? Then I realized. It’s because you love and honor one another like this,” wrote @motjsute. “The genuine sparkle in everyone’s eyes when they get the chance to speak life over a friend’s birthday is priceless,” @kayleehorne added.

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