The Pact Among Friends Before Turning 21

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Even if you and your childhood friends live in the same city, life gets hectic, and it’s all too easy to let months slip by without those genuine conversations that don’t involve emojis or texting. After all, these are the people who knew you long before social media was a thing!

The Pact

1. Sure, we’ll resort to emails, texts, and social media when we have to, but nothing beats the sound of each other’s voices. We won’t pretend that liking a photo is the same as being together in person, but we’ll appreciate the glimpses into each other’s lives that the internet provides.
2. Even if we only manage to catch up every few years, those face-to-face chats will feel like no time has passed. Our friendship exists in a unique space, where the moments of adolescence— the awkward phases, heartbreaks, and triumphs—bind us together. We might not have seen each other’s homes or families, but we’ve shared the rough patches of growing up, making it hard to believe we’re now the adults!
3. Certain songs and movies from our younger days will forever remind us of each other. Just hearing a track from our teenage years will spark a flood of memories that we’ll want to share immediately. If “For Just a Moment” from St. Elmo’s Fire plays, you can bet I’ll shoot you a text about it!
4. Questions about family members will carry real weight in our conversations. “How’s your brother doing?” or “What’s new with your parents?” aren’t just small talk; they reflect our deep understanding of each other’s lives. We’ve lived in each other’s worlds, and those connections don’t fade with time.
5. We won’t dwell on the silly mistakes of our past—like those questionable dating choices or the times we might have overindulged. What matters is our friendship now, and we’ll understand if life gets in the way of seeing each other.
6. Life has its responsibilities and challenges, and sometimes we’re not part of each other’s current realities. We won’t take it personally or assume that a few social media posts change anything. Our friendship remains a safe space, free from adult drama, where we can simply enjoy each other’s company whenever we reconnect.
7. Above all, we’ll embrace our friendship with unconditional love, because the memories we share are far too valuable to let anything come between us.

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Summary:

In this reflection on friendships forged before the age of 21, we explore the deep connections that withstand time and distance. It’s about cherishing those memories, acknowledging life changes, and embracing unconditional love despite the challenges of adulthood. Our friendships evolve, but the bond remains as strong as ever.