Some friendships are not meant to last forever and that’s perfectly OK. But those that can withstand the ups and downs, cross-country moves, hardships and other changes over the years are truly something special. No matter how much time has passed between texts, phone calls or visits, with a best friend, you always pick up right where you left off.
Below, 12 pairs of besties, whose friendships have spanned anywhere from 15 to 57 years, share their how-we-met stories and the secrets to their lasting bonds.
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Maggie and Emmely: 20 years
Maggie H.
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Tom and Mary: 22 years
Tom W.
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Jan-Kristòf and Sheively: 25 years
Jan-Kristòf L.
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Kayla and Tomorrow: 25 years
Kayla D. and Tomorrow H.
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Camille and Lauren: 30 years
Camille W.
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Mary Ann and Linda: 54 years
Mary Ann Mitchell Holand
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