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I’ve never had a best friend, and I like it that way. Here’s why.

Everyone is different and brings different things to the table when it comes to friendship

Perspective by
Lily contributor
June 27, 2019 at 9:49 a.m. EDT
(Mayya Agapova/For The Washington Post)

I’ve had many friends in my life, and each one of them has helped me grow and change for the better. Everyone is different and brings different things to the table when it comes to friendship. Sometimes friendships don’t work long term. It’s disappointing when friends grow apart and relationships fail, but I’ve learned to approach every person with an open heart and hope for the best.