Time it was, oh what a time it was. It was a time of innocence, a time for confidences. These lines from Simon and Garfunkel flawlessly capture memories of a beautiful childhood that was defined by simple and endearing friendships. Reminiscing about these times will always take us back to the friends we had back in school. They were a different league altogether. When you think of them, you understand what true friendship is all about. Here are 10 reasons why those simple school friendships have the deepest meanings.

After spending the entire day at school together, you still spoke to them on the phone.

They loved you and stood by you even before you attained success in life or at least showed promise for it.