Intro
When I was in college, my friends stood as somewhat like my second family – if I needed help, academically or in my personal life, or if I just wanted someone to hang out with, they would be there in no time.
But now that my friends and I have ventured into our own paths, it has become increasingly difficult for us to keep in touch and/or meet with each other. Hanging out has become a luxury of time and convenience, and I find myself just reminiscing back to those times when I can simply call them out for a study sesh.
It’s not easy to go through such changes in your relationships with people, and you are not alone in that struggle.
If this is happening to you right now, you may be wondering how you can sustain old friendships, create new ones, and cope with the loneliness that comes with the process.
So today, I’ll be sharing with you some of the lessons that I’ve learned in my late 20’s that has helped me cope with the feeling of losing friendships, and the insights I’ve gained about relationships in this season of my life.
Key Takeaways
Quotes
“I've learned that the only consistent thing is change. And when we embrace this fact, not only in our friendships, but in our lives in general, we permit ourselves to be happy.” (Anya)
“We all have the power to communicate, adapt, and even leave to ensure that we meet our needs.” (Anya)
“I'm optimistic that marriage, babies, and relocation do not necessarily mean a friendship is over – when we give ourselves and each other the space to evolve into the next version of who we are, when we find that our evolutions still enjoy each other's company.” (Anya)
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