>Some still have that bond with the friends they grew up since
>a youngin..

Yea I moved out of NY probably at a crucial time.. 7th grade. So I couldn't maintain those elementary school friendships

>
>others have gotten that bond through a common interest
>(fraternity, college, playing sports, etc..)
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>you also brought up something I don't think I saw mentioned in
>the post (I have the check), your homegirls! lol and that's
>cool too .. it's great to have that diversity of friends, I
>believe that was mentioned above..
>
>
Yea there are only 3 but I actually think they are necessary (for me) even as a sounding board within relationships.

My closest homegirl is an actress though and she may be the only person with the most similar experience (to me) coming from immigrant parents, public school to an ivy league to the entertainment industry