When you're looking for movies in the following period of newly-single life, it's comforting to turn to fun, entertaining movies that make you feel good and distract you from any emotional pain you might be going through. However, once you've moved past that stage and are feeling a little bit more steady on your feet, confronting those emotions is the next step - and then comes the movies that don't necessarily shy away from the heartbreak. Hopefully, watching the following movies can help you understand exactly what you're going through.

1. The Way We Were

This 1973 romance hits the highs and lows of a relationship on the head. Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford star as an unlikely couple who fall in love, then out of it. While sentimental at its heart, this movie doesn't shy away from the messiness of breakups.

2. Forgetting Sarah Marshall

While its primarily in the comedy genre, Forgetting Sarah Marshall has a decent message at its heart. It's hard not to relate to Jason Segel's character as he mopes around post-breakup and tries to win back the heart of his ex, but begins to come around to the idea that they might not have been right for each other all along.

3. Celeste and Jesse Forever

Rashida Jones and Andy Samberg play a couple on the brink of divorce, but instead of getting into big fights they act like nothing has changed, behaving like they're the best of friends. While things don't stay this comfortable for them both for long, it delves into how difficult it is to let go even after you've made the decision to split.

4. Swingers

Following the end of a six-year relationship, Mike is trying to get over his ex, so turns to his womanizing friend Trent for help. What he discovers is that while single life has its fair share of pleasures, there are some toxic behaviours that it's best to stay far away from.

5. The Big Sick

The Big Sick is a breath of fresh air in the rom-com scene, as we look into the lives of a couple whose problems aren't often explored in movies. The movie was written by the real life couple, which definitely brings realism to the sweet and the sour moments in their relationship.

6. 500 Days of Summer

The opening narration stresses that "this isn't a love story", and that's definitely true. What follows is an entertaining and relatable story of a man who falls head over heels for an idealised version of someone who might not feel as strongly as he does.

7. Blue Valentine

By no means a happy movie, Blue Valentine instead details how a couple can go from a youthful sweet pairing to parents struggling to make things work. You might need to bring a whole box of tissues to this one, but this confrontational romance is worth it.

8. The Break-Up

This rom-com goes against the grain by not giving in and having its two leads get back together, but instead offering a realistic look at the hostilities between two people at the end of a relationship.

9. When Harry Met Sally

When long-term friends start to elevate their relationship to a new level, they start to wonder whether it's a good idea or not. As time progresses, things don't come easy - and it takes a huge split for them to get a greater understanding of what they mean to each other.

10. High Fidelity

John Cusack plays a record shop owner who tells the story of his many breakups, with an excellent soundtrack to boot. While it is ultimately a romance, he gets into his past mistakes and regrets in other relationships in a way that anyone who has suffered the same will relate to.

11. The Incredible Jessica James

After going through a rough breakup, Jessica starts with a rebound date, but ends up finding out there's more to him than meets the eye. On top of this, she manages to find her own self-worth along the way.

12. Me Without You

This isn't about a romantic relationship, but instead the breakups that can occur between two best friends. As their intense and often suffocating relationship shows, the end of friendships like this can be as volatile as the romantic kind.

13. Scott Pilgrim vs. the World

You might think more about the video-game-influenced action or the high-octane comedy when you think of Scott Pilgrim, but the truth is that both Scott and the girl of his dreams are both dealing with their own traumatic breakups, and are fighting to move on from the people that defined their lives beforehand.

14. Kill Bill

Okay, bear with me here. You might not have been left for dead by your ex, and you probably didn't take on a deadly assassination squad with a samurai sword, but you likely felt betrayed and angry at some point too. So why not indulge in an over-the-top two-part revenge movie for some much needed catharsis?

15. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

If this list was only one entry long, this would be taking that spot. Using an out-there sci-fi premise, this complicated movie gets right to the heart of how we remember relationships. Joel finds out that his ex-girlfriend has undergone a procedure to remove all her memories of him and decides to do the same himself. It's pretty trippy, but at its heart its about how relationships affect us, and how to take the good with the bad.

Now that you've likely exhausted your collection of guilty pleasures and favourite movies, it might be worth trying out some of these classic movies. And if you're in for something a little different, why not check out this list of the most unexpected celebrity cameos in movies.

There's nothing better for when you have a cosy night in than a good rom-com; especially if you're single and feeling a bit lonely and vulnerable. Maybe its because romantic comedies are like modern-day fairy tales. They're ultimately aspirational stories with relatable protagonists; someone who we inherently root for and want to see sweep the object of their affections off their feet. In these kinds of movies, the lead always ends up with their true love, no matter what seemingly-impossible obstacles stand in their way.

There are loads of classic rom-coms out there, some of which will feel quite nostalgic upon a rewatch. So, in case you've forgotten what they look like, here's how much the handsome male leads have changed over the years, compared to the characters they played on the silver screen. Scroll down to check them out.

1. Josh Lucas - Sweet Home Alabama (2002)

2. Hugh Grant - Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994)

3. Carey Elwes - The Princess Bride (1987)

4. Joseph Fiennes - Shakespeare in Love (1998) 

5. Justin Long - He's Just Not That Into You (2009)

6. Matthew McConaughey - How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003)

7. Billy Crystal - When Harry Met Sally (1989) 

8. Joseph Gordon-Levitt - 500 Days of Summer (2009)

9. Ben Stiller - There's Something About Mary (1998)

10. Richard Gere - Pretty Woman (1990)

11. Jason Segel - Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008)

12. Paul Rudd - Clueless (1995)

One of the most common tropes to be found in romantic comedies is the 'meet cute' - a scene in which the two love interests bump into each other accidentally, and through chance and circumstance end up together by the time the credits roll. But what you might not know is that the concept of the meet cute is starting to actually occur in real life. Check out these 12 tweets about real life meet cutes for more heartwarming stories.

We've all experienced what feels like more than our fair share of heartbreak and unrequited love. Since humankind evolved from solely being devoted to hunting and gathering, we have been enamored by some largely unattainable conception of "true love", and have remained in pursuit of it ever since. One need only scroll through their Instagram feed or turn on the latest Hollywood flick to see "the perfect couple". Elegantly coiffed and replete with long, lithe limbs, the aforementioned couple enjoys a trademark version of the "perfect love". All of their dates take place in candlelit settings that are eerily devoid of all other human life, and when they do eventually begin to argue, it's always passionate and never overly hurtful or damning. Unfortunately, love in real life looks very different. Historically, romantic films never show what happens after the guy gets the girl or vice versa. The film ends right when the relationship begins, and as anyone who has been in a relationship can testify to - they can be incredibly difficult, regardless of how in love you are. Certainly, breakups are nearly always inevitable and can be utterly traumatising. As many of us know, when you're in the depths of despair, it can feel like you're never going to get over your ex, or that you could never possibly feel the same amount of love for anyone else, but as every one will surely keep telling you,(to your great annoyance): it does eventually get better. And the following stories prove exactly that...

1. Sometimes closure can be found in the most unconventional of ways 

2. I mean, really unconventional... 

3. Oh, and again:

4. Sometimes you just need answers...

5. Or sometimes you don't need any at all 

6. Occasionally, it's not all about your ex...

7. And at other times it can take longer than anticipated

8. This works for some people 

9. Others, however, require a softer approach 

10. The hard truth hurts, but can ultimately prove helpful 

11. For others it doesn't come so easy or so quickly... 

12. But don't lose hope! 

13. If others can do it, you can too 

14. It really doesn't last forever 

15. As hard as it is, you have to keep reminding yourself that feelings change 

16. After all, nothing can last forever 

17. And before you know it, you would have found someone better even if it feels you'll never get over your ex 

18. See, it does happen

19. You just need to keep holding out hope 

20. Or if not, there's always this I guess... 

Whilst love truly can be cruel, it has been proved, time and time again, that human beings are incredibly resilient creatures. Not only are we capable of finding love again, but we really do come out of such trauma stronger than ever.

[caption id="attachment_1943" align="aligncenter" width="760"] Credit: Getty[/caption] Unless you're lucky enough to be in the business, you'll never truly understand how much time and effort goes into making a movie. From the initial writing of the script to carefully casting each character, it's a long process, and often getting an insight into it can make you see your favorite movies in a whole new light. So, to celebrate all the hard work that goes into making a hit on the silver screen, we've compiled a list of 30 eye-opening behind-the-scenes pictures from some of the best movies of all time. Prepare to see what happened to Professor Snape on the set of Harry Potter and the strict directions Kermit the Frog was subject to! [post_page_title]The Shining[/post_page_title] One of the most celebrated horror movies of the last century is, of course, The Shinning. Based on Stephen King's novel of the same name, it follows a family as they caretake a creepy old hotel in the Colorado Rockies. [caption id="attachment_1906" align="aligncenter" width="760"] Credit: Getty[/caption] Needless to say, all hell literally breaks loose. Who could forget *that* elevator scene? But I think all horror fans are in agreement that the movie wouldn't be the classic it is today if it wasn't for Jack Nicholson's incredible performance. [post_page_title]Alien[/post_page_title] Another classic from the 20th century is Alien. Released a year before The Shinning in 1979, it was arguably the pinnacle of Sigourney Weaver's career. It's a must for fans of sci-fi and action. [caption id="attachment_1908" align="aligncenter" width="760"] Credit: Getty[/caption] In case your memory needs refreshing, Alien follows a space crew exploring a seemingly abandoned alien ship, where after the death of a parasite, a terrifying creature grows and begins killing off the crew one by one. [post_page_title]A Streetcar Named Desire[/post_page_title] If you're a fan of classic literature and Marlon Brando's, well, everything, chances are that you'll have seen A Streetcar Named Desire at least once. It's based on a play of the same name by Tennessee Williams. [caption id="attachment_1907" align="aligncenter" width="760"] Credit: Getty[/caption] The movie follows Southern belle Blanche DuBois as she moves in with her sister, Stella, and husband, Stanley, causing even more problems in what was already a volatile and violent relationship. [post_page_title]Little Shop Of Horrors[/post_page_title] Over the years, there have been a lot of memorable musicals on the silver screen, but one of the most celebrated - and bizarre - is Little Shop of Horrors, which has forever changed how many people view plants... [caption id="attachment_1910" align="aligncenter" width="760"] Credit: Getty[/caption] Originally a Broadway musical, the story was adapted for the big screen in 1986. It has a plot not too dissimilar from Gremlins and centers around an unusual Chinese plant bought during a solar eclipse which turns its owner into something of a local celebrity after he discovers that it thrives on human blood. [post_page_title]A Night To Remember[/post_page_title] The Titanic disaster that abruptly ended the optimism caused by the Industrial Revolution - reminding us that we really can't control everything and it's first successful interpretation on the big screen was A Night to Remember. [caption id="attachment_1909" align="aligncenter" width="760"] Credit: Getty[/caption] As you can see, it's not so different from James Cameron's 1997 retelling of the story, but unlike Cameron's movie, it's believed by many to be more historically accurate. The only element it really falls short in is its portrayal of the ship sinking in one piece when, in reality, it split in two, but at the time of its release in 1958, that was what people believe happened. [post_page_title]Harry Potter[/post_page_title] The Harry Potter franchise dominated the noughties and the earlier part of this decade, thrusting its three stars, Daniel Radcliff, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson, into superstardom. [caption id="attachment_1912" align="aligncenter" width="760"] Credit: Getty[/caption] The three are pictured here behind the scenes of one of the later movies filming in London's Picadilly Circus. Radcliffe said that the first movie confirmed that he wanted to act long term. "I really wanna do this," he recalled. "I wanna pursue acting." [post_page_title]The Misfits[/post_page_title] Marilyn Monroe became the archetype of the "dumb blonde" during Hollywood's Golden Age and she is pictured here on the set of The Misfits, which was directed by Monroe's third and final husband, Arthur Miller. [caption id="attachment_1911" align="aligncenter" width="760"] Credit: Getty[/caption] The Misfits was a notable movie for tragic reasons as it was the last completed work of both Monroe and Clarke Gabel - two of the biggest names Hollywood has ever produced. Monroe died a year after it was released, and by the time it hit the silver screen, Gabel had already passed away. [post_page_title]Braveheart[/post_page_title] It's been voted one of the greatest movies of all time, and even if you're not Scottish, Braveheart will make you want to be. It follows the story of William Wallace, a hero who played a key role during one of the First Scottish Wars of Independence. [caption id="attachment_1921" align="aligncenter" width="760"] Credit: Getty[/caption] While the movie got a lot of things right, there's no doubt that it wouldn't have been anywhere near as good if it was not for Mel Gibson's iconic performance, particularly at the end when he bellows "Freedoommmm!" [post_page_title]Jaws[/post_page_title] "Duunnn dunnn... duuuunnnn duun... duuunnnnnnnn dun dun dun dun dun..." It's just two notes, but the Jaws theme tune is arguably the most instantly recognizable in cinematic history. [caption id="attachment_1913" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Getty[/caption] Steven Spielberg is pictured above on the movie's set. As you can imagine, a lot of people got very wet filming this incredibly iconic movie, which put a lot of people off swimming in the sea for life! [post_page_title]Terminator[/post_page_title] If you haven't seen Terminator, you've not lived - when it comes to movies at least. Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, it's one of the most popular franchises in cinematic history. [caption id="attachment_1922" align="aligncenter" width="760"] Credit: Getty[/caption] Despite looking human, Schwarzenegger plays a cyborg who has been sent back in time to assassinate Sarah Connor, who goes onto reveal the secrets of Skynet - an artificial intelligence system that's the series' primary antagonist. [post_page_title]Lord of the Rings[/post_page_title] Despite being made well over a decade ago, the Lord of the Rings movies are as impressive as when they were made by Peter Jackson, pictured below, in the early noughties. [caption id="attachment_1914" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Getty[/caption] He's pictured below having what was likely a well-earned break smoking one of the pipes that featured in the films. Maybe he went for a drink at the real-life equivalent of the Green Dragon later this day... [post_page_title]James Bond: You Only Live Twice[/post_page_title] Pictured below is the custom made set for the James Bond movie You Only Live Twice. It's maker Ken Adam said: "I'll never forget [Bond producer] Cubby Broccoli asking me how much it was going to cost. I had no idea, obviously. And he said, 'Well, will a million dollars be enough?” And I said, 'Sure.' [laughs] A million dollars in 1966 was a fortune! But then my worries started, you know. Once he had agreed, I said, 'Well, can I do it for a million dollars?'" [caption id="attachment_1923" align="aligncenter" width="760"] Credit: Getty[/caption] " I [realized] that if something goes wrong, I’ll never work in film again. I had a lot of nervous moments,"  he continued. Thankfully, he managed to pull it off and the complete set was constructed at Pinewood Studios. [post_page_title]Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope[/post_page_title] A New Hope is the first installment in the original Star Wars trilogy and it really set the scene for what was to come. As you can see from this behind the scenes picture, it looks as awesome as the more recent movies. [caption id="attachment_1915" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Getty[/caption] This movie follows Luke Skywalker on his journey to rescue the beautiful Princess Leia from the forces of the Dark Side. [post_page_title]Interview With The Vampire[/post_page_title] We associate a lot of things with the 90s, but vampires certainly aren't one of them - even though the decade gave us one of the best vampire movies in existence, Interview With The Vampire. [caption id="attachment_1927" align="aligncenter" width="760"] Credit: Getty[/caption] In the unlikely event you're unfamiliar with the movie, it centers around the story an ancient vampire named Louis tells a modern-day journalist, who, unfortunately, doesn't listen to his tale of woe... [post_page_title]E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial[/post_page_title] Unlike Alien, a much more family-friendly alien movie is, of course, E.T., which follows the journey of an alien desperate to simply go home. [caption id="attachment_093167" align="aligncenter" width="760"] Credit: Getty[/caption] After the gentle alien gets stranded on Earth, he's helped by a kind young boy called Elliot, but things take a dramatic turn for the worse when E.T. gets sick, prompting governmental intervention. [post_page_title]The Wolf Of Wall Street[/post_page_title] Putting *that* scene with Margot Robbie to the side for a moment, The Wolf of Wall Street was a critical and commercial success but sadly didn't get Leonardo DiCaprio any closer to that coveted Oscar. [caption id="attachment_1930" align="aligncenter" width="760"] Credit: Getty[/caption] But as well all know, he finally got lucky with his role in The Revenant. In case you haven't seen it, The Wolf of Wall Street is based on real-life New York stockbroker Jordan Belfort's memoir, which accounts the extreme fraud his company was engaged in on Wall Street. [post_page_title]Some Like It Hot[/post_page_title] This is the second movie starring Marilyn Monroe to make this list, and stars Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon who disguise themselves as women to escape trouble during the prohibition era. [caption id="attachment_1920" align="aligncenter" width="760"] Credit: Getty[/caption] As you can see, it's one of the earliest examples of drag on the big screen and the movie was a hit. It's so popular that it has an impressive 97% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, so it really is a bucket list watch. [post_page_title]Along Came A Spider[/post_page_title] If a movie's got Morgan Freeman in it, you know it's guaranteed to be good. My personal favorite performance of his is as Red in The Shawshank Redemption, however, Along Came A Spider is another Freeman gem. [caption id="attachment_1932" align="aligncenter" width="760"] Credit: Getty[/caption] Freeman stars in the movie as detective Alex Cross, who is drawn out of retirement when the daughter of a US senator is kidnapped. It's the sequel to the movie Kiss the Girls. [post_page_title]The Muppet Movie[/post_page_title] Jim Henson was arguably the greatest puppeteer to ever live and one of his most beloved creation is Kermit the Frog, who starred in The Muppet Movie. [caption id="attachment_1924" align="aligncenter" width="760"] Credit: Getty[/caption] While it might look like Kermit is an animate fluffy being brought to life, in this behind-the-scenes picture, it's the puppeteer who is being given instructions. Needless to say, this snap was taken at just the right time. [post_page_title]Brokeback Mountain[/post_page_title] The noughties might not have been that long ago, but LGBTQ+ rights have improved astronomically since then, something demonstrated by the homophobic criticism Brokeback Mountain faced on its release in 2006. [caption id="attachment_1937" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Getty[/caption] The late great Health Ledger is pictured above on the set of the movie, which centers on the romance of a rodeo cowboy and ranch hand and is set in the even more backward year of 1963. [post_page_title]Hook[/post_page_title] While there's no doubt that Disney's Peter Pan is a classic, it's unrivaled live-action counterpart is Hook, starring Robin Williams as the boy who was never supposed to grow up. [caption id="attachment_1925" align="aligncenter" width="760"] Credit: Getty[/caption] But, as the movie's plot went, Peter Pan did grow up, but he is brought back to Neverland after the evil Captain Hook captures his children. He must then remember who he used to be to save them. [post_page_title]John Wick 3: Parabellum[/post_page_title] Keanu Reeves is very much Hollywood's man of 2019, and he is pictured below in a behind-the-scenes picture from John Wick 3, which was one of the most successful movies of the year. [caption id="attachment_1940" align="aligncenter" width="760"] Credit: Getty[/caption] This is what the critics had to say about the movie on Rotten Tomatoes: "John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum reloads for another hard-hitting round of the brilliantly choreographed, over-the-top action that fans of the franchise demand." [post_page_title]Psycho[/post_page_title] Pscyho is arguably Alfred Hitchcock's most well-known movie. It features one of horror's most iconic villains, Norman Bates, who owns the motel that secretary, Marion Crane, finds herself at after robbing her boss. [caption id="attachment_1926" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Getty[/caption] In fact, the 1960 movie is so iconic that in 1992 the Library of Congress described it as "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant." [post_page_title]Catch Me If You Can[/post_page_title] In Catch Me If You Can, Leonardo DiCaprio stars as the brilliant Frank Abagnale, Jr., who, all before his 18th birthday, had worked as a doctor, a lawyer, and as a co-pilot for a major airline. [caption id="attachment_1929" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Getty[/caption] But his biggest claim to fame was his ability to forge, which enabled him to become the greatest bank robber the US has ever seen. The movie, as its title suggests, is about a bid to catch him... [post_page_title]The Rocky Horror Picture Show[/post_page_title] Let's do the timewarp again! Come on - you know the words. The Rocky Horror Picture show is one of cinema's greatest cult classics, starring Tim Curry as a sweet transvestite from transexual Transilvania. [caption id="attachment_1928" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Getty[/caption] Curry is pictured below having his makeup done for the movie, which like Psycho, centres upon a meeting at a "hotel" (well, mansion) after the all-American couple Brad and Janet get stranded and ask to use a phone... [post_page_title]Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince[/post_page_title] The Harry Potter movies left such an irrevocable mark on the world of cinema that it only stands to reason that we'd have more than one behind-the-scenes picture from them. [caption id="attachment_1939" align="aligncenter" width="760"] Credit: Getty[/caption] Who'd have thought that Professor Snape ever got into trouble with muggles? Certainly not me, that's for sure. No one but Alan Rickman could have done the role of the potions professor justice. [post_page_title]Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind[/post_page_title] Another legend of the acting world, who, naturally, was going to make at least one appearance on this list is Jim Carrey, who is pictured below in a behind-the-scenes picture from Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. [caption id="attachment_1942" align="aligncenter" width="760"] Credit: Getty[/caption] I'm sure most of us have had our hearts broken (unless you've been incredibly lucky!) and wished that you could simply have your memory of the person who did the breaking erased. That's what this movie is about. [post_page_title]Edward Scissorhands[/post_page_title] And a list that includes Jim Carrey was obviously going to have at least one mention of Johnny Depp, who is pictured below as the Frankenstein Edward Scissorhands in Tim Burton's iconic movie. [caption id="attachment_1941" align="aligncenter" width="760"] Credit: Getty[/caption] Edward Scissorhands is the tragic tale of a man created by a scientist who dies before he finishes completing him, leaving him with scissors for hands which makes any semblance of normal life impossible. [post_page_title]Molly Gunn[/post_page_title] Hollywood has seen its fair share of tragically premature deaths over the years and another talented person who was taken too soon was Brittany Murphy, pictured below behind the scenes of Uptown Girls. [caption id="attachment_1935" align="aligncenter" width="760"] Credit: Getty[/caption] Murphy played more than a few comedy roles during her lifetime and in this movie, she stars as a 22-year-old living a seemingly charmed life as the daughter of a famous rock musician. Needless to say, things don't stay charmed in the movie. [post_page_title]Richard III[/post_page_title] Ian McKellen is a bonafide legend, and he has played countless iconic roles throughout his impressive career. While some of the more notable parts include the likes of Gandalf the Grey, he also became a literal old hat at retellings of Shakespeare's work. [caption id="attachment_1934" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Getty[/caption] Unlike the play it's based on, the 1995 movie is set in 1930s England. In it, after a bloody civil war which leaves the king and his heir dead, Richard's brother Clarence takes the throne. He then goes on a mission to claim it for himself.

[caption id="attachment_324" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Reddit[/caption] It's often said that true friends are worth their weight in gold, and the old saying couldn't be truer. Take the ladies above, they've known each other fifty years! When you're down on your luck, a good group of friends can help you see the light in even the darkest of situations. And when things are going swimmingly, they're there to enjoy the ride with you too! But there's no doubt that the true test of a friend is how they react in bad situations as opposed to the good. So, to celebrate all things friendship, we've compiled a list of incredible then and now friend pictures, proving that water can be just as thick as blood. After seeing these, you won't be able to help but call up your bestie and praise them for existing! [post_page_title]Friends That Camp Together Stay Together[/post_page_title] Childhood friendships are some of the most fun of our lives. With no responsibilities, we enjoyed the simpler things in life - from sleepovers to fishing for tadpoles in our local pond! And, if you're lucky, this will create a bond that lasts a lifetime. [caption id="attachment_274" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Imgur / @Jkmiller20148[/caption] These two dudes are pictured above as kids camping 59 years ago (pops for the comic books in their tent) and they're pictured below as grownups, still as tight as ever, having remained besties for a whopping half a century. You rock, guys! [post_page_title]These Two Have Always Followed The Same Path[/post_page_title] It's no secret that people can be influenced by their friends. As my mom puts it, "Show me who your company is, and I'll tell you who you are." Thankfully, most of the time, this has positive connotations and friends can chase the same dreams together. [caption id="attachment_275" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Tammy Murray[/caption] Case in point, these two, who went from beating up bad guys on video games, to quite literally beating up bad guys in real life in the military. Friends for 15 years - and I'm sure, for life! [post_page_title]Look At How Far We've Come![/post_page_title] For many people, they meet their closest friends in education. This happened for me a little later down the line. I met my best friend on the first day of my graduate degree four years ago and we've been inseparable since then. [caption id="attachment_276" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Imgur[/caption] For this lucky trio, however, the bond that they established way back in preschool saw them right through to their high school graduation. Hopefully, this is a friendship which lasts a lifetime. [post_page_title]Some Things, However, Do Change With Time[/post_page_title] Kids love playing in the bath together, and when the weather permits, in paddling pools. When you're young, it's so much easier to enjoy the simple things in life because the word responsibility means nothing to you. [caption id="attachment_277" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Reddit[/caption] Clearly, these two still appreciate the joy of sharing a bath together. The only thing that's really changed is their choice of beverage... And amount of body hair. [post_page_title]Father and daughter recreate some graduation magic[/post_page_title] Graduation is not just a special day for the students, but their parents as well. In the picture below, the now 19-year-old Tori Roach can be seen as both a baby being held by her graduating father, Dennis, and also as a teenager graduating in her father's arms. [caption id="attachment_460" align="alignnone" width="1420"] Credit: Twitter / Tori Roach[/caption] Tori's adorable tweet received so much love online - quickly garnering over 175,000 likes and 67,000 retweets, with many branding it the 'sweetest' thing they've ever seen! What's even more incredible is that they both also graduated from the same school! [post_page_title]Now That's What I Call #FriendshipGroupGoals [/post_page_title] The more friends there are in a group, sadly, the higher the odds are of it breaking up over time. We simply don't have the same interests as we did as kids when we're grownups, which is why it's so special when groups stay together. [caption id="attachment_278" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Reddit / @downwarddawg[/caption] Check out these happy guys! They've all stayed togehter (and with the same choices of beverages too). They are pictured above at the ages of 10, 17 and 29 years old. [post_page_title]Friends For Seven Decades[/post_page_title] Sometimes, when people hit it off as kids, it really is a case of "till death do us part" on a friendship level. Sure, the world and technology has changed irrevocably over the past 70 years, but these two's bond hasn't waned. [caption id="attachment_280" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Janet Valenti[/caption] Hopefully, their grandchildren will remain just as close throughout their lives too. One thing's for sure, these ladies will have some epic friend stories from over the years - good and bad! [post_page_title]The Friends Who Always Visit The Same Cabin[/post_page_title] Traditions often help to keep friendships alive over the years, whether it's simply watching the same movie every Christmas together, or, as is the case for this group of guys, vacationing at the same cabin at Copco Lake in California. [caption id="attachment_281" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Credit: Reddit / @3yronF1ve[/caption] These three pictures were each taken five years apart between 1982 and 2012. Clearly, these dudes aren't so keen on going shirtless now that they're a little older! [post_page_title]From First Grade To Graduation[/post_page_title] Even if you don't keep in touch with your childhood friends, chances are that they'll always have a special place in your heart. And thanks to social media, it's easier than ever to see what they're up to! [caption id="attachment_282" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Imgur / @irrelevantporpoise[/caption] But I've no doubt that these four, who've been friends since first grade, won't have to rely on Facebook to keep their bond strong. Props for pulling the same poses and facial expressions in both pictures! [post_page_title]The Gang Is Still Together[/post_page_title] Outside of school, most of us spend our childhoods playing with the other kids on our street. That's why it was so devastating whenever someone moved away. When you're six, you can't easily take the bus to visit them! [caption id="attachment_283" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Chris Porsz[/caption] Luckily, despite growing up together, the old crew from Gladstone Street are still friends. Although, I'd be willing to bet that few - if any - of them still there, or if that's even the same Gladstone Street as in the picture above. [post_page_title]The Annoying Friend You Can't Help But Love[/post_page_title] Friends can get on our nerves at times, but we know that our lives would be a lot less interesting without them. In fact, if we haven't been annoyed by *that* friend in a few days, we often start to wonder if something is wrong! [caption id="attachment_284" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Reddit / @phathiker[/caption] Clearly, these two have had this kind of a relationship for a long time. It just goes to show that playing together might keep some friendships strong, so too can annoying each other! (Although I think it's obvious that he's faking his annoyance!) [post_page_title]Smiling Through The Years[/post_page_title] There are some problems which we simply can't go to our families with - relationships are a good example. Sometimes what they think is best for us couldn't be further from what we actually need, which is when our friends some into their own. [caption id="attachment_285" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Laura Siegel[/caption] This touching picture was captioned: "She's my surrogate sister. We update each other on our families and our lives whenever we speak. We laugh together and we cry together, and we've been friends for 76 years." [post_page_title]Still Playing In The Mud[/post_page_title] Kids, especially boys, love getting dirty. It's why so many detergent ads are targetted towards Moms. Companies know that they have to contend with a lot of tough stains! [caption id="attachment_286" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Reddit / @MisterOn[/caption] This brilliant recreation of these guy's childhood picture was captioned: "20+ years later we are still a bunch of dirty boys." Props to them to recreating the way the dirt looked in the first picture! [post_page_title]Troubled Times Really Do Bring People Together[/post_page_title] It's no secret that World War Two tore many people apart, but it also brought others together in difficult circumstances and created bonds that have lasted a lifetime. [caption id="attachment_287" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Twitter / @Sk_Rgt_Friends[/caption] It's great to see that this group are still as tight as ever despite everything they've gone through. They might not be as tall as they once well, but I think you'll agree that they nailed this recreation. [post_page_title]They Never Lost Each Other[/post_page_title] One of the hardest realizations of life is knowing that you will lose people you love. This is even harder when you lose someone unexpectedly and have to find closure on your own terms. In times like these, friends are invaluable. [caption id="attachment_302" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Gwen Chasan[/caption] "Best friends for over 60 years," this picture was captioned. "We gained (and lost) husbands, children and grandchildren. We are ever present in each other's hearts and lives." [post_page_title]Tech Has Grown With Their Friendship[/post_page_title] Unless you're very young, technology will have changed a lot throughout your life, and it's a great bonding experience reminiscing about that. Like discussing the social media platforms that predated Facebook! [caption id="attachment_303" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Reddit / @badseedify[/caption] My money's on these friends playing Pokémon in the first picture and it's updated counterpart Pokémon Go in the second. After all these years, they still want to catch them all! [post_page_title]Food Bonds People A Lot[/post_page_title] A friend of mine once said, "Even a bad pizza is a good pizza". And it's so true! Clearly, their love of food has kept these guys together. I love how they have grown but their portion sizes haven't! [caption id="attachment_304" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Reddit / @LaserBeamPewPew[/caption] These pictures were captioned: "Best buds fueling up before hitting the town." Additional props to these guys for wearing matching outfits in both pictures - and making sure said outfits are similar. [post_page_title]Thumbs Up[/post_page_title] When you've got a good bestie by your side, life really is a thumbs up. This is especially the case if you're lucky enough to grow up together and make memories you both know can't be replaced. [caption id="attachment_305" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Imgur / @degruct[/caption] These pictures were captioned: "He white but he still ma n*gga. My best friend for 18 years." Here's to the next 18 guys! [post_page_title]These Guys Glowed Up Together[/post_page_title] Going through the education system is a journey and that's putting it mildly. For many people, it can span as many as two decades as they go from learning how to read and write to gaining college degrees. [caption id="attachment_306" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Reddit / @Scottydew93[/caption] "Lucky to have the same best friend since our first day of kindergarten to our first day of living together for our last year of college," these pictures were captioned. Talk about a glow up! [post_page_title]Their Height Difference Has Grown[/post_page_title] One of the fun things about being a kid is having no idea what you'll look like after puberty has hit. Maybe you'll be twice as tall, or not much bigger than you were before. These two are an example! [caption id="attachment_307" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Reddit / @Sfugius[/caption] These then and now pictures were captioned: "A picture of my buddy and I, on my 10th and 22nd birthdays." Another pair who nailed pulling the same facial expressions twice. [post_page_title]Still As Happy As Ever[/post_page_title] The first picture here looks like it's from a high school yearbook. Just check out those grins! And those 70s style glasses. Luckily, these four ladies are just as happy and radiant decades on. [caption id="attachment_308" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Reddit / @MuchoGrande[/caption] These before and after pictures were captioned: "Four friends, then and now, 38 years apart (1978 - 2016)." I bet these ladies have some excellent stories from back in the day! [post_page_title]Distance Doesn't Get In The Way Of True Friendship[/post_page_title] If you're really lucky, your best friend will be like an extra sibling - without any additional baggage. And if you're even luckier, distance won't stop you from being close as was the case for these two ladies! [caption id="attachment_309" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Judy Bjornsen[/caption] "Best friends for over 50 years," this picture was captioned. "We haven't lived in the same city for 40 years, But we talk every week and see each other several times a year. Neither one of us has sisters, but she is more than a sister to me." [post_page_title]The Balloon Boys Then And Now[/post_page_title] Time changes a lot. Our foreheads develop lines, our hangovers last longer, and chances are we don't have a fraction of the energy we possessed as kids. But friendships sometimes never falter. [caption id="attachment_310" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Reddit / @aaronisarun[/caption] These adorable before and after pictures were captioned: "Still friends at 40". Clearly, while these guys enthusiasm for each other hasn't waned, they don't look quite as keen on balloons in the second picture! [post_page_title]BBFs Forever[/post_page_title] Reading through this list, I'm honestly getting more and more jealous of all these childhood BBFs. I'm only in touch with people I've known this long on social media - seperated like many by time and distance. [caption id="attachment_311" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Reddit / @SuccessIsNoAccident[/caption] "Almost 20 years down the road, then & now," these pictures were captioned. I love how the guy on the far right looks cheekier as an adult than he did as a child! [post_page_title]A Seriously Big Friend Group[/post_page_title] As we've seen on this list, some friend groups are bigger than others, but none so far have been quite as big as this one, which, if you count, is ten people strong! [caption id="attachment_312" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Reddit[/caption] This picture of these fabulous ten friends was captioned: "Ten years later, still the best of friends." It's nice to see that the playpark still exists too, even if the sandpit has shrunk quite a bit! [post_page_title]When Dress Up Becomes Reality[/post_page_title] When you're a kid, there are few things more fun than fantasizing about what your grownup life will be like, and for many people, this involves imagining their wedding day. That's why these then and now pictures are so special! [caption id="attachment_313" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Source Unknown[/caption] "My best friend and I in 1998, before a costume party, and in 2016 at my wedding," this picture was captioned. See! Childhood dreams really do come true! [post_page_title]True Friends Are Worth Being Grateful For[/post_page_title] While there's a place in the world for counselors, sometimes it's the people who know you best who can give you the exact advice you need to hear - and better still if there's more than one of them! [caption id="attachment_314" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Mary Scalercio[/caption] This picture was captioned: "Best friends for 50 years. We have been there as a support system as hard decisions needed advice: sickness, infidelity, life-changing situations, aging parents, happy and sad times. We are so grateful to have one another to go through this wonderful life we have." [post_page_title]Junk Food Bonds Last For Life[/post_page_title] Clearly, there's more than one group of friends out there who have been kept together by their love of junk food. It's one of the simpler pleasures in life and it's best enjoyed with friends. [caption id="attachment_315" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Reddit / @Whoops_Shot_Marvin[/caption] However, as this after picture demonstrates, perhaps these guys have gotten a little simpler in their old age and opted for potato chips instead of pizza. Gotta watch that waistline! [post_page_title]Friends Who Look Like Sisters[/post_page_title] Sometimes, when you're really close to someone, you start to subconsciously adopt their mannerisms and ways of doing things. Like these two ladies, who appear to have always had similar styles and haircuts! [caption id="attachment_316" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Source Unknown[/caption] These before and after pictures were captioned: "My friend and I in 1990 and in 2017." Admittedly, if they keep these recreations up, if they live long enough, they'll only be able to pull this pose for so long! [post_page_title]What A Difference Half A Century Makes![/post_page_title] Usually, houses and buildings change a lot over time, but sometimes that's not the case. Although this building hasn't changed and neither has these friendships, the size of these people certainly has! [caption id="attachment_317" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Source Unknown[/caption] These heartwarming before and after pictures were captioned: "Goulet siblings (and bffs) 1966 vs. 2014." I love how the woman holding the "baby" still has the same haircut all those years later. [post_page_title]Friends For Life[/post_page_title] Another pair of friends who stayed together throughout the education system were these two. Judging by the quality of the pictures, I'd say they're still friends to this day - so much so that they scanned them digitally! [caption id="attachment_318" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Reddit[/caption] This picture was captioned: "My friend and I have been best friends our entire lives. then and now: preschool graduation and our high school graduation." [post_page_title]The Boys Are Back In Town[/post_page_title] Their friendship has stayed the same and as strong as ever over the decades. The same, however, can't be said for their hairlines... [caption id="attachment_319" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Source Unkown[/caption] These before and after pictures were captioned: "My friends Sam, Shawn and myself (ron), friends for 4 decades." [post_page_title]Arms Around Each Other For Life[/post_page_title] With a strong best friend by your side, even when things go wrong, like unexpectedly losing their job, you know that someone has your back. That's why good friends really are worth their weight in gold. [caption id="attachment_320" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Reddit[/caption] These before and after pictures were captioned: "Then and now: my best friend in the whole world." I love how these ladies smiles have gotten even bigger over time! [post_page_title]Besties Don't Have To Be Similar[/post_page_title] While some people do have a lot in common with their best friends, that's not necessarily always the case. Sometimes you couldn't be more different, but despite this, click like no one else! [caption id="attachment_321" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Janna Wong Healy[/caption] This picture was captioned: "Best friends for 50 years. We come from different backgrounds, different professions and have very different personalities. But, through it all, we have remained besties." [post_page_title]You Can't Have Too Many Friends[/post_page_title] It's often said that you can't have too many friends, and as much as it's a cliché, it's true. We need as many supportive people as possible to get through the journey that is life. [caption id="attachment_322" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Imgur / @woopdawoop[/caption] This picture was captioned: "Apparently nothing has changed from 8th grade to senior year of college." I hope that these dudes take a similar picture when one of them eventually gets hitched! [post_page_title]This Woman Can't Remember Life Without Her Bestie[/post_page_title] There are some life-changing events which forever change how we see ourselves and the world. My Mum has always said that my dad is her best friend and added that her life never really started until she met him. [caption id="attachment_323" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Bonnie Adamick[/caption] This is a sentiment shared by the woman above, one of Joanne and Bonnie. They've been best friends for sixty years, and as a result, Bonnie said that she has no idea what her life was like before she met Joanne. D'aw!