The context of the following conversation is Alex and Aubrey have been best friends for their entire lives. Aubrey has gotten into college across the country. Alex helps Aubrey pack up her car.:
Alex says I helped Aubrey pack up her car yesterday..
The friend responds Really? Where is she going?.
Alex responds She's going off to college on the other side of the country..
The friend responds Won't that be hard on you guys? You've been best friends for awhile, right?.
Alex responds We've been best friends our entire lives..
The friend responds That's crazy! I hope you keep in touch while she's gone..