The reverse is actually true for me. My friends are people who I trust and share a sense of loyalty with and we've known eachother for many years, while my lovers have come and gone. Some of them have been more fickle than others. Some I still talk to while others I'll probably never see again. But I'd definately say that my friends have stayed true to me more than my romantic interests have.
biruno: This might come as a surprise to you, but girls are people to. Also, having a girlfriend when you're 11-13 doesn't count for a damn thing in the big scheme of things.