Countless times over the years, I have found myself reminiscing about the relationships I had with those around me. 

We were always at each other’s houses, scrolling on TikTok while being on the phone but not saying anything, wiping away each other’s tears and backing each other up when drama sprung up. 

Now, I don’t really talk to these people every day, and that’s OK. 

The concept that matters the most is loving and appreciating the people you have, even if it’s from a distance. 

People grow apart for many different reasons. For some, it’s intentional, such as if one is bothered by the way the other acts and wants to put distance between their friendship. For others, it may be that work schedules, school work and club activities get in the way. 

In my case, I’ve grown apart from a handful of my friends. One fallout that hit home was with a close friend who was in my earliest memories at church.

We loved one another dearly, called every day, hung out every other day and defended each other when drama rose. But due to the difference in our class schedules, clubs we participated in and the difference in people we hung out with, we now talk once in a blue moon. 

No matter what may happen, I am certain she will always be there for me and I will always be there for her. We both acknowledge each other with respect and love, not forgetting everything we went through together. 

When I reflect on the relationships I keep, I have learned that one doesn’t necessarily need to talk to a friend everyday to maintain a relationship. The idea is that one should have assurance in their heart that they love and cherish their friend, and that their actions reflect these feelings as well.