Context: My friend ended up passing her semester with flying colors, despite the fact that she has 2 children and didn't do well in high school. She pushed hard to overcome her circumstances.
Speaker 1: My best friend did amazing in school, despite having 2 children and not doing great academically in school. She ended up getting honors in her first 2 semesters.
Speaker 2: She sounds like a person with great ability. Great choice of friend.
Speaker 1: She has been my friend for 19 years. She pushes me to do better too.
Speaker 2: That's great. I wish I had someone so close like that!
Speaker 1: I hope you find someone like that. I believe everyone needs and deserves friends like that.