Now. Do you show them?
This is something I tend to struggle with quite a bit. I never really know how far is too far in expressing my undying love and gratitude to a friend. I've always been a really emotional person, so when it comes to telling you how I feel, I don't hold back. Sometimes it sucks, but I think it's important to let your friends know that they have a place in your life. At the very least, making an effort is all it takes.
Once you leave high-school, it's incredibly difficult to maintain friendships. I say difficult - it's not impossible. It's also a learning experience, because you start to figure out exactly who you get along with and you're friends with simply because you sat around the same area each day at lunchtime before the bell went.
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| Ahh, 2009. I lived for those school-spirity events. I also spent too much time with my friends on msn... remember msn? |
Don't get me wrong - I have a great amount of love and respect for my high-school friends, especially the ones I'm not in contact with as much anymore. I had a realisation that I really don't have anything in common with most of them, but we were really good mates for such a long time. Did we really just talk about school and boys for five years? Is that how we did it?
Nowadays, it's easier to find friends with similar interests, but that doesn't mean leaving your old friends behind. Finding a balance between new and old friends is so difficult but I guarantee you that it's worth it. In the beginning, it's hard figuring out exactly how much attention to give each person. In the end, the only thing you need to remember is that when a new friend comes into your life, they're an ADDITION, not a replacement.
Drifting apart happens sometimes, and it's really unfortunate. It can be quite upsetting to realise, out of the blue, that you're not friends with someone anymore simply because you drifted. But drifting is a part of growing up. We all change and evolve, and it'd be foolish to think that you can change but your friends can't. Space and time are imperative, but if they lead you to a point where you've found yourself drifting, either act quickly or let it go and look back on your times fondly.
This blog post sounded like a self-help book, but I was just thinking about my current situations and past failures. It's funny how much we learn as we grow up, isn't it?
xx Maddie
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