Friends
How people in our lives are like parts of a tree. You have the leaves, the branches and the roots.
The people that are like leaves on the tree leave, they were only meant to be in our lives for a temporary period of time. Leaves like most friendships are amazing in the beginning but take more than they're willing to give and offer very little support and help especially through troubled seasons. They were never meant to be permanent because when things get tough, they're easily blown away.
People who are like branches are the ones that say "I'm here for you." You can depend on me, but as soon as things turn a little tough, they break off because they can't carry the weight. These branches are there for sometime, they provide some purpose, but they don't last very long either. Eventually, these branches all break off and disconnect.
The people that are like roots are permanent. These are the friends that go through everything with you. They go to hell and back. They break apart, fall apart only to build again, only to refuel and reenergize you with what you need. These are the friends that stay strong and become your foundation when all else fell.
When all the leaves have blown away, the branches have broken off, but roots won't leave you.
Not everyone you lose is a loss. Real friends can't make our problem disappear but they'll definitely not disappear when we're going through our problems.
Only when you recognize this, you're opening up to your life to more deep, meaningful and fulfilling relationships.