Why is this so important to let go of phony friends?

We may think we have many friends in our lives, but the truth is that some of them are just acquaintances. We met them through Facebook, Skype or other socializing nests, we added them to our account, and, when we do the math, we realize we have hundreds of friends. But are they my friends? Have I spent time with them, do they know my family or have they visited my home?
Cleaning my friend closet started a long time ago. I gave it the same attention I gave to my clothing closet. I usually got rid of the negative prompts first, freshened up my image and welcomed positivity into my life. It is an excellent way to make room for real friends that will enhance my life and energy, not take from or drain it.
There are obviously allowances to every rule. I have to do what feels right for me. It is just important for me to remember that if a person does not make me feel good, support my choices or share my desire for a happier, more fulfilling life, they may not have a place in it.
People will always arrive in my life, and they will go their way. They will bring great experiences with them, and none will be finer than learning to let them go when their lesson is complete.