If someone walks out of your life, they were not a real friend, and just because you have known someone for a long time does not mean they are your friend. Friendship is not about how long you have known someone, but how they treat you. In an article titled "7 Traits of True Friendship" on the psychology today website, they explain what they believe to be 7 important traits of a TRUE friendship. These 7 traits are empathy, selflessness, trustworthiness, shared interest, different perspectives and backgrounds, humor, and team players. While these are not the only traits that would imply someone is a true friend, they are important.
