15+ Emotional Photos That Prove Time Can’t Touch True Friendship

Real friendship never really fades; it just becomes quirkier, bolder, and even more unforgettable as the years go by. These touching photos showcase moments that prove true friends stay by each other’s side through it all. Keep scrolling to discover why some connections remain unbreakable, no matter how much time passes.

1. “Me and my best friend then (1970s) and now (2020s).”

• You all look fantastic, and it’s awesome that y’all stayed in contact. Not very many men I know keep in touch very well. © StumpGrnder / Reddit

2. “Best friends, 59 years later.”

• It’s cool how friendship can last a whole lifetime. Very nice picture. © Smideezle / Imgur

3. “My best friend and I, 2002 and 2020.”

“We met in middle school when I would draw cartoons in math class and show them to him. Then we became best friends in high school while we were in our first band together. Been like brothers ever since.”

4. “My best friend and I, 1997-2025.”

• You girls are soo cute! May your friendship last many more decades! © sillinessvalley / Reddit
• Your friendship has been around longer than I’ve been alive. That’s wild! I’m so happy for you both that seems like a beautiful friendship. © Hour-Cost7028 / Reddit

5. “19 years of friendship. We are both pregnant in the last picture.”

6. “Me and my best friend of 25ish years.”

• It’s easy to see the friendship chemistry when you were little. And it’s still obvious you guys are still close. © EducationalWin1721 / Reddit

7. “Me and my best friend — Kindergarten Graduation to High School Graduation.”

8. “Me & my BFF, taken 20 years apart.”

9. “Born 2 weeks apart, they’re best friends since 3 months old till the present.”

• Lost my best in April. Friends since we were 6. He was 54. Very lucky to have had him in my life. Enjoy the friendship, not everyone has something like that. © fuyou** / Reddit

10. “Me and my best friends at 15 and 30.”

• This is the best! Ohh, the stories you boys must have! And the secrets you are keeping. © Sad_Confusion_4225 / Reddit

11. “Best friends, 17 — mid-30s.”

12. “My best friend of 13 years and I.”

• Awww. a friendship that stood the test of time. So beautiful! © Unknown author / Reddit
• Yeah, it was lovely to have a friend through those hard teenage years and now into our 20s. © Clokkers / Reddit

13. “18 years and counting of being best friends. Ages 5 and 23.”

• This is awesome! My best friend and I have been best friends for 30 years. You are so lucky to have a lifelong friend! © ComeOnOverAmyJade / Reddit

14. “Time moves on but if you’re lucky you keep beautiful friends in your life (my son and our lovely friend).”

15. “A decade later, and not much has changed. College roommates and best friends.”

16. “My mom and her friend in high school in 1975, followed by a photo of the two of them today. 50 years later, still besties.”

• He’s a total hottie! © laimalaika / Reddit

17. “Still friends 20 years later”

• You’re both adorable! See you in another 20 years. © Gorilla1**9 / Reddit

18. “Best friends for twelve years! 2012 vs. 2024”

19. “Me and my childhood friend”

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