25-March-2010
We all have friends at all stages of our lives. But how many of us keep in touch with them forever??? I always wondered why 99% of friendships break at every stage. I was very close with one of my friends in the 5th class. We used to say we’d never be separated. But now, I don’t even know where she is… Then came my 10th-class friend. We were like flesh and nail—we wore the same dress, ate together, and hung out everywhere. But now she is far away from me. We talk only twice a year—once on her birthday and once on mine.And then, my college friends. Not just one, but 13 of them. Very close to me. We ruled the class! Everyone was jealous of our friendship. But how long would it last??? It was nice to hear my friends say that we’d meet once a year and have fun. But practically… is it possible?
Friendship is like a train. It starts at the source station and ends at the destination. It stops at every station along the way. Friends are like passengers—they board the train of friendship and get down at their destination. Friendship goes on… but friends keep changing.
But I always wanted to learn the magic of staying in touch with friends forever. Does anyone out there know the magic???
6-February-2025
And guess what? We found the magic!
It’s been over a decade now, and my college friends and I are still in touch! We’ve kept our promise and made it a tradition to meet once a year—no matter what. Even during COVID-19, we met virtually over Google Meet, sharing laughs and catching up like old times.
Everyone’s married now, and most of them have two kids. But we make it a practice to celebrate every special moment—whether it’s a wedding anniversary, birthday, or even their kids' achievements. We wish each other on time, track our “how’s,” and always check in when someone needs support. We celebrate even the smallest wins and stand by each other through tough times.
The bond we share has only grown stronger over the years. These aren’t just friends anymore—they’re family. The magic of friendship is real, and it’s made up of love, consistency, and showing up for each other time and again. And that’s the best kind of magic there is!
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