i just texted a very good friend and i was shocked that the last time we communicated, or she texted me and i didn't reply, was november 30 last year. but we are such good friends that gaps like that mean nothing to our friendship as we would just pick up where we left off as if it was just yesterday. i'm not very good at keeping in touch as i hate to bother people, but i'm a fiercely loyal friend, and my very few good friends know that.