Growing up in the Washington D.C. area I had a lot of friends come and go. I was never really sure when my friends were going to leave and where they would end up. Having friends come and go could be difficult at times but it also taught me a lot about friendships and finding the benefits they could offer!
Pro: They are able to give you objective advice
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Having friends that understand what you are going through and can be there with you every step of the way is essential. However, it can be just as helpful to have someone who is not in the situation give you advice. They typically are not swayed by other opinions and are able to give you honest, unbiased advice.
Con: They aren't there to give you a hug
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Sometimes you just really need a hug from your best friend. When you're sad or just missing them it can be difficult. While Skype and Facetime are helpful for staying in contact and up to date with their lives, it is never a substitute for a good hug.
Pro: You have cool places to visit
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Having friends living in different places means that you have a million places to vacation without having to pay for a hotel. I recently spent three weeks visiting my friend in Australia and had the time of my life. While it sucks having her live so far away, there is an obvious plus side!
Con: Saying goodbye is the worst
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There is nothing worse than saying goodbye to your best friend. Not to be dramatic but it is like having a piece of your heart ripped out. When my friend dropped me off at the airport after our last trip I could not stop crying.
Pro: When you see each other again its like no time has passed
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After all of the time spent apart, there is nothing quite like being together again. You have so much to talk about and catch up on. All you want to do is jump up and down and scream out of excitement. Even if the visit is short, any time spent together is amazing!
