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Best friend Quote by Matthew Weiner

“The weirdest thing with friends, the way you measure it is if you go without communicating for months at a time, you can sit down and within five seconds be right where you were. I know it's a cliché, but quality not quantity, and that bond will not disintegrate. It does need to be tended to but…” quote by Matthew Weiner
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“The weirdest thing with friends, the way you measure it is if you go without communicating for months at a time, you can sit down and within five seconds be right where you were. I know it's a cliché, but quality not quantity, and that bond will not disintegrate. It does need to be tended to but it won't go away. It's amazing, though - I'm here in New York where my best friend from college lives, and we see each other twice a year and we're right where we were and a lot of it's unspoken.”

Matthew Weiner

About This Quote

Source TV Series: Mad Men, Season 5, Episode 12, 2012

True friendships endure despite long periods of silence, maintaining a deep connection that feels unchanged when reunited.

In simple terms: Friends stay close even after months apart.

Key Takeaway

Cherish and nurture lasting bonds.

Themes

friendship longevity connection

Mood

nostalgic warm reflective

Type

personal relationship observational

When to use this quote

  • college friends
  • long-distance friendships
  • reunions
  • annual meetups

Key Concepts

social bonds emotional resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you keep distant friendships alive?
  • What small actions reinforce long‑term connections?
A Different Perspective

Even strong bonds can fray without occasional effort.

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