Friends vs You

Remember when it was easy to go to sleep and not have to worry about anything involving tomorrow? The joys of yesterday and the joys of tomorrow. That was a magical connection we had with life, back in the day. When was that day changed? How much of our lives are we worried about and how much are we not? In my opinion, friends are better for us then many give credit. But, where exactly do these relationships lead? A person should either chase their dreams (You)or settle by taking unnecessary obligations (friends)?
What you think?
Friends, you?