It is often said that life is a balance of holding on and letting go. This is especially true when it comes to friendships established during the formative years. Lifelong friendships blossom while others run their course and ultimately wilt. It can be difficult to discern between the two, which will endure or be cut short, and to accept and understand the ebb and flow that occurs. These friendships can seem integral to who we are and how we make sense of ourselves especially within the socia...