True friends aren't easy to come by. They're the people you know you can count on no matter what the situation. You can go weeks without talking to them and when you finally get around to it, it's like nothing has ever changed. True friends are one of the best things life has to offer.
My mom always said, "you'll always be able to count the number of true friends you have on one hand." So far, that statement is true. I have a handful of friends that I consider my sisters. Our friendships have changed over the years and we don't see each other as often as we once did but nonetheless, we can count on each other.
The point to all of this is, we need to cherish these friendships. Friendship as adults looks a lot different than it did when we were kids. We can't spend every weekend at each other's houses and we definitely don't spend all day texting like we did when we were in high school. BUT when it comes down to it, they're still my closest friends.
In the years since I've graduated high school, this is something that I had to get used to. In high school, I spent all day every day with my friends, even on the weekends(thanks, marching band.). So when I got to college and my closest friends started living two or more hours away, I had my first exposure to true friendship.
Most relationships in grade school are the result of proximity and friendships that last beyond graduation day are few and far between. Luckily for me, my two best friends from grade school are still the best and closest friends that I have. That isn't always the case for some people and I recognize how fortunate I am to have their constant friendship.
I don't text them every day. I'm lucky if I see them once or twice every few months but they are unconditional friendship in its purest form. So if you're new to college or this whole adulting scam-- hang in there. No amount of distance or time could break friendships meant to last a lifetime.
