Friend vs Acquaintance

You know when you have something heavy on your heart and you just have to let it out?  Well, that's what I'm doing with today's post. 
Not to sound conceited or egotistical, but if I consider you a "friend," that is a high compliment in my life.  The friends I have in my life are ones that will last a lifetime.  See, I'm not your average friend.  I won't call every day, actually there might be times when we won't talk for months (particularly if we live states apart), I may forget your birthday, and it will take years for me to tell you a secret .  But those things will be worth it.  I will always have a shoulder for you to cry on, I will always have an open ear, I will forever cherish our memories, I will think of you often (more than you will know), we will always pick up where we left off, and no matter the disagreement, I will always be your friend.  I have a handful of these friendships and because of that I feel blessed.  It's not the quantity but the quality. 
Lately, I feel that some people I thought were "friends" really aren't.  I'm starting to see some true colors and when I do I back away.  I've felt taken advantage of.  I've seen too many instances of fake-ness and fickleness. I was foolish to have let you in and it was unfortunate that after I did, I realized who you really were.  Therefore consider your status to be demoted to acquaintance.  I'm going to save my energy for the true friends in my life.