When I was growing up, I was very fortunate to live in a small midwest community and have a very strong group of close friends. I've since moved west and rarely

When I was growing up, I was very fortunate to live in a small midwest community and have a very strong group of close friends. I've since moved west and rarely talk to most of them. Texting has helped us stay in touch, but the reality is, we just don't prioritize talking with each other over work, family, etc. We just don't. And that's okay because these friends...our true friends, never go away. We never lose them and they never lose us. We're bound by the many memories we shared - both good and bad. Memories that will be with us until the day we die. First loves, tragic deaths, school dances, snowball fights, fist fights, video games, D&D, last days of school, songs, first cars, etc, etc, etc. After 30, I just don't believe we're "losing friends". Maybe we're not hanging out as frequently, but that is far cry from "losing". True friendship never dies. Don't believe me? Grab your phone and make some calls this weekend.