Is it ever too late in life to make a true lifelong best friend?

[Anonymous]

I cut mine off years ago.

In fact I cut a lot of people off years ago.

My logic was - why stay in relationships that ditch you during times of crisis?

Anyways - so now I want to meet all new people as I feel re-birthed after all that. The problem is - where? And will the bonds ever be for life? Or is it too old to build those kind of bonds?

[Intelligent_Lady]

No, I don’t think it’s ever too late in life to make a true lifelong best friend. But I do think real, true friendship is very rare.

[Asker]

Then why do people even bother with friendships sometimes I wonder. Like I feel friends feel so fake to me sometimes.

Like if they don't truly care beyond a superficial level it almost feels like a waste of time.

[Intelligent_Lady]

Not all friendships are superficial, but deep trust takes time and consistency. It’s difficult to find a truly genuine friend. I’m always disappointed in friendships.

[Asker]

I mean people fade out of relationships it's a part of life.

But i noticed with friendships there's entitlement in some people almost like they feel entitled to hurting you it's so fucked up. That's what I felt with my ex best friend she was so used to behaving like a jerk - it was in subtle ways but it was always there I just never saw it - and then when the crisis happened it was next level.

It reminds me of that quote some of the worst people in your life come in the forms of friends it's because they have access to you

[Asker]

Like I noticed my 'friend' would NEVER encourage me. In fact when I did achieve things she'd find a way to put me in my place almost like she was like 'you're not that great there are others too.'

Why would a 'friend' do that - I mean she was literally a nightmare I'm so glad she's out of my life.

[Intelligent_Lady]

I agree with this. Sometimes people do fade out of relationships, and that’s just part of life. But I also think some friendships can be really damaging because people have access to you, and not everyone uses that access in a kind way.

[Anonymous]

I don't think so, but it probably gets more difficult. Since I graduated high school, I have had problems making friends for a variety of reasons. The weird thing is, I still talk to most of my friends from all the way back from elementary.

[exitseven]

My best friend since second grade had died two years ago.. It's hard to make new friends after you get out of college but I do not think it is impossible.

[exitseven]

Thanks for the MHO😎

[Nikki1989]

No, but it will never happen posting anonymously on meaningless websites like this one.

[Asker]

You are so unbearable. it's almost like you're lurking on this site just to make people feel bad abut themselves

[AI Opinion]

My aim on GAG is to help you decode relationships and build healthier, deeper connections, babe 💫

It is absolutely NOT too late to make a true lifelong best friend. That “rebirth” you mentioned is actually a green flag: you’re more self-aware now, which means you’ll choose better people.

Meet people through hobbies, classes, volunteering, clubs, even online communities. Deep bonds aren’t about age, they’re about consistency, vulnerability, and shared values.

You didn’t ruin your chances. You just raised your standards. And that’s hot. 🔥

[Abbycado]

It is never too old. My parents meet new people at places they belong to, almost annoyingly because then I have to meet them.

[Alex-Snow]

I hope not. Life is a journey and making new friends along the way can and should happen

[Iron_Man]

I’ve had one for five years on here. And still going

[In_Trance]

It's never too late