"Friendship is a fundamental aspect of human existence that profoundly impacts our lives. From sharing joyous moments to providing comfort during tough times, friends play an invaluable role in our overall well-being." - Ellison (2025). Why is maintaining friendships so important? I researched why. There are science-backed reasons, even. Read more here: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/friends-important/ Rather recently, my best friend and I have drifted apart. I miss her very much. I am going to put in 100% effort into making sure that friendship gets closer again. I must try harder; she may be going through things and handling things differently than I do. Sympathy. Empathy, Compassion, and Understanding. Those are some of the ingredients to a healthy friendship. More listening, than talking. References: Ellison, J. (2025, June 1). The Importance of Friendship: Why it Matters in Our Lives - BlinksAndButtons. BlinksAndButtons. https://blinksandbuttons.net/what-i...