vegwannabe

It's funny how we assume once we make a friend that they will be with us for the rest of our lives. Honestly, how often does that ever really happen?
I've known some wonderful people who I will always consider "friends", even though we spend very little time together, if at all. People come and go from our lives every day. It's extremely rare that one sticks for any length of time. We should be grateful for the time we do have them in our lives, not begrudge them for going out of our lives. At least that's how I try to look at it. Otherwise I'd be angry and hurt all the time. (Not good because I'm an emotional eater!)
The world is in constant motion. We change all the time. You can't expect friendships to stand still. (Waxing poetic here, sorry.)
To say someone is not a "true friend" belittles your experience with them. Better to look at them as deeply flawed humans, just like everyone else.
Dont' be afraid to become the person you aspire to become just because friends, family or anyone else tells you not to change. It's their loss if they aren't willing to put any effort into making a friendship with the "new" you work. What matters is how you feel about yourself and how you take care of yourself. You will make new friends.
Sorry if I sound preachy.