The rocky and rewarding path to Friendship

Everyone says "Friends are Forever", that is true. But nobody points out the fact that it isnt as easy as saying it. A real friendship consists of effort. You cant just go along if you want it to go somewhere. A friend of mine, Alexia, has been my friend since we were about 5. We met at ballet and we did not like eachother yet. Alexia and i just ignored eachother and that was that. I ended up joining her school about a year or so after we met in ballet. She walked up to me and said, "Hello!" She reconized me but i had no clue who she was. Long story short, is now she is one of the best friends ive ever had. But how did we become this way? By me replying "Hello" and by spending time with eachother. Some people say, if you never fight with your friend thats a true friendship. Yes it is good to not fight but it can also be unhealthy to not fight. Sure you might think im crazy for saying it but its true. When your fighting and debating about something, you get to know eachother more and also if you work it out you know your friendship will last longer because you have a good friend. It is hard to explain but it is healthy to fight, as long as it isnt every day. My friend, Jamie, is amazing just like Alexia. She rarly is mean and always looks on the bright side. She will give you the benifit of the doubt and after one day you will feel like its been 11. I am blessed to have many more friends that have been with me through it all. I love them all and i hope we will last longer. Friends Foreve! I didnt put the "R" because that would be the end of forever. Haha goodnight and thanks for reading! - A