The author, not pictured, struggled to connect with her best friend.Milorad Kravic/Getty ImagesMy best friend and I met in high school, and we remained good friends through college.When we became adults, my life became more hectic, and she chose a different lifestyle.We struggled to connect, so I cut her out of my life, and it feels like it was the right move."You just disappeared."As I read the message, I realized we hadn't texted in two years.