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- Aug 11, 2020
I feel you, mate. All of my IRL friends have moved to far away parts of the country, or abroad. I've lost contact with all of them since, only one of them calls me for my birthday, and I call him for his.Last night I said goodbye to my fourth friend who left my country. It has been like that for like 3 years now, and it doesn't really feels sad anymore, it's just weird and odd to know you are being left behind, that the smart thing is to leave the country because ours is so full of shit that there is not a future, maybe there is, but everything is so dark and hopeless right now. Kiwis, if you got friends, try all you can to stay in contact. Life might not be easier with friends, but it's a bit happier.
About a year ago, things went very wrong in my life and I've really felt the need of friends to talk to, but let's be honest, if they were still there for me, we'd be in regular contact (and make no mistake, I'm not acting like they abandoned me; I let those friendships die as much as they did). Even the birthday one, the idea of calling him and telling him my problems feels terrible, like I'm gonna ruin his day. We actually talked a couple months ago (yes, for a birthday), and I couldn't bring myself to bring things up.
Ironically he only friend I actually still talk to is an online friend from abroad who I've known for longer than all but one of those other friends. We've visited each other a few times over the years, so I don't consider him just an online friend. And yeah, he's been supportive, but it's not the same as talking to someone face to face.
So like you say, yes lads, try to keep your friendships going. It sucks when you're down and there's no one.