We give deference to the friends of our friends. This means we must treat all of God's children respectfully if we want to stay friends with God. Friendship requires constancy and loyalty. We can't dump our friends just because we get involved in careers, marriages or other pursuits. We need to make time for friendships if they are to flourish.
True friends are ready to forgive.
We sometimes neglect our friends for trivial reasons. We might avoid them because we're ashamed of something we've done. The first one or two conversations with fallen away friends can be tough and embarrassing but reconciliation is its own reward. So if you've lost contact with your old friend, or perhaps you would like to meet a new friend, give him a shout. It's toll free.