I’ve never had a friend with whom some form of daily/near-daily contact worked out, in the long run…

Ever.

Not to say that it wouldn’t be ideal, or that I’m not appallingly lonely. Just that I’ve never had a friend like that, who would be there through the ups and downs, who wouldn’t judge, and who could bring themselves to put in that effort…

I just can’t imagine what that would be like, honestly.