From my Tumblr post back in 2011 in which I think is relevant then, now, and forever:
I have come to accept the truth that the friends I once knew well and have become reliant upon are but (almost) strangers now. As we move on with our lives we make friends, make memories with them, grow our separate ways, find new friends, and the cycle starts over again. Now and then we all keep in touch, hang out on weekends, or do something together, but soon enough we drift apart and no one feels guilty about it. Everyone changes and to simply put it, sooner or later we all start to become strangers to one another. Sad to say, it’s just part of life. //
It's that part of adult life when you realize all the friends you need can be counted by the number of fingers on your hand(s). Life moves on, gets difficult and you should know who will always be right there with you. I know exactly who to call when I need to make an emergency trip to Disneyland, who I know will enjoy a stupid Seth Rogen comedy just because, who is always down for a concert in LA, and who is more than willing to knee deep in a ridiculous 5am warehouse sale. And look at that, they all can be counted on one hand. :) It's rare to find the unique individuals who will enter your life and stay there for good. Trust me.
Think about the friends you have right now. Are those people your friends because you simply have history (and can't just cut the cord because it'd be a waste of a decade long friendship) or because they make you feel great at the end of the day. Put forth the energy in a friendship that will commit and empower you both. It's a good feeling to have a few good friends than those handful of acquaintances who will fade in and out. Quality over quantity, my beautiful readers. Redefine friendships and know when it's worth it and when it's not.
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