Friendship, is that a constantly changing phase of life?

Day 20

How many of us remember the name of the first friend we made in our life? Even better how many of us are in touch with their first friend? In life we have come across many faces and swore "friends of ever" but as time pass the bond fades and then the friendship? Today at many social interactive network media a friend request is commonly observed, and many friendly reunions are made possible because of the social networking sites. In my lifetime, I have been blessed with some good friends, and cherish every moment of the friendship. But at the same time I have made friend and don’t even know their where about.

Here is my question: Friendship is that a constantly changing phase of life?

As human we are social animals and are constantly making friends in different arena like schools, colleges, work, social gatherings, etc. The duration of bond of friendship can vary from couple of hours to a lifetime. Not knowing the absolute truth that most friendships are environment acquaintance and the friendship will cease after we exit the specific environment. For example, when we are in school or college we make good friends, but the education is complete, we all walk in different directions.

Why does friendship fail? Is it just mere concept of “out of touch, out of mind?” How many times have we made attempts to be in touch with a friend we really cared? Friendship is an investment, and why do we let our investments lose? Have you been there for your friend’s falls and rise? Have we become selfish and self consumed in our lives that we don’t have the time to spare for a bond we once created?

"You are your best friend, because you have been there for all your falls and rises."

~Lenji Jacob