A friend will help you move.
You can have minor disagreements and things may get somewhat cold, but it eventually warms up.
A GOOD friend will help you move a body.
GOOD friends can agree to disagree but you're still friends.
And then there is a FRiend.
I consider you a FRiend.
And also bring his own SHOVEL!
Sorry if the attempt at levity seems inappropriate at this time.
If you look back, you may discover that this "old friend" of yours had almost always been somewhat lacking in the cardinal virtues, and that you were subconsciously overlooking his many faults, "carrying" the relationship.
Regards,
And a real good friend has access to a backhoe and thousands of acres.