Sunday, January 01, 2006
Have you "grown apart" from friends you thought would be there forever?
Blood brothers swear to stay friends for life. Sorority sisters share a bond that is supposed to join them for the rest of their lives. But it doesn't always work out that way. Did you have a friend who you thought would be there forever but from whom you drifted apart? Do you think it was your fault or theirs or no ones? Do you think you can ever recapture that friendship? If not, then why not? If yes, then to what lengths would you go to do so?
# posted by WDavid @ 8:43 PM 
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Yes. I had three best friends in high school; Greg, Brian and Mike.
After high school, Greg was leaving for the Air Force Academy and a career flying jets. I figured I would rarely see him again, as he would probably be moved around alot by the Air Force. But his plans changed, and he settled down and we live five hours apart. So we see each other a couple times a year, and occasionally email or phone each other. I have known Greg since 1979 and am blessed to have not grown apart from him.
Brian moved ten hours away within two years after high school and we have rarely seen each other or talked since. I have probably seen him only five times in the last twenty years. We used to try to keep in touch over the phone and email but that has ceased also. I think I will try to reestablish this relationship.
Mike also moved away within a few years after high school. However, unlike Brian, he gave no notice he was ever moving. And I have not seen or heard from him since. Very strange. I have done some internet searches over the years trying to find him. I called somebody in Milwaukee once but got an answering machine and didn't leave a message. Would try again but I wonder if by now it has been too long for it to be the same.
After high school, Greg was leaving for the Air Force Academy and a career flying jets. I figured I would rarely see him again, as he would probably be moved around alot by the Air Force. But his plans changed, and he settled down and we live five hours apart. So we see each other a couple times a year, and occasionally email or phone each other. I have known Greg since 1979 and am blessed to have not grown apart from him.
Brian moved ten hours away within two years after high school and we have rarely seen each other or talked since. I have probably seen him only five times in the last twenty years. We used to try to keep in touch over the phone and email but that has ceased also. I think I will try to reestablish this relationship.
Mike also moved away within a few years after high school. However, unlike Brian, he gave no notice he was ever moving. And I have not seen or heard from him since. Very strange. I have done some internet searches over the years trying to find him. I called somebody in Milwaukee once but got an answering machine and didn't leave a message. Would try again but I wonder if by now it has been too long for it to be the same.
I have had several friends like this. And unfortunately, you end up just being too busy to keep these friendships going. They can be rekindled, but it is difficult. You have to make time for your friends. Also, as you meet and get close to new friends, it may be difficult making time for everyone.
I think girls are probably better at staying close as friends that guys.
I think girls are probably better at staying close as friends that guys.
Fred, try searching in Gainesville area. I swear I saw him there once in a doctor's office or a hospital. I think I even mentioned it to Peggy years ago. But I couldn't remember his name at the time so I didn't approach him.
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