"I think it happens to everyone as they grow up. You find out who you are and what you want, and then you realize that people you've known forever don't see things the way you do. And so you keep the wonderful memories, but find yourself moving on." — Nicholas Sparks, "True Believer"

Everyone has that friend or group of friends they grew up with their entire lives, whether next door neighbors, pre-school besties, or besties because your parents were besties. We grow up with this person or these people and make memories we will never forget. We promise to always be there for each other no matter where life take so each of us.

Sometimes, things just do not work out that way. Life can take us in a different path than our friends we have known our whole lives. Be able to tell the difference between a real friend and just someone who is in and out.

Ask yourself these questions:

Is the friendship one-sided? Do you put in all the effort? Would they do themselves what they ask of you? Do you trust them? Do they only hang out and talk when it's convenient for them? Would they go out of their way for you? Are they supportive of your decisions and catch you when you fall?

It's okay to move on from friends you thought would be your besties for forever. Sometimes, as you grow up, so do they, and with change, there are no guarantees.

Be with people who encourage and support you to be the best version of yourself, not the people who get mad when you aren't who they want you to be.