Hi,
My best friends moved away last year and when they came to visit for the first time ever I kinda cried whenever they had to leave! I miss them so much! What should I do to get them to come over more and to stop missing them so much?? Thanks!
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Relationships category? Maybe give some free advice about: Friendship? CavieOwnsU2 answered Wednesday July 12 2006, 9:48 am: Hey, I know what you are going through. At the end of 3rd grade my best friend moved away (actually, at one point in time she was on here) and we saw each other but just for like birthdays and stuff for the next couple years. Then we pretty much lost touch until one day I was like, "You know what, I'm going to go call *inserts name of friend*". Ever since then, it feels like she hasn't moved away because we talk almost every day and are still pretty much best friends. Also, its cool becasue you can tell that friend anything because, seriously, who are they going to tell, you know? Anywayz, my advice is stay close to that friend through IM/email/calling/writing. Also, if you can swing it, call her up with a surprise visit. (my friend did that to me last year and while we just went to McDonalds and to see a light show, it was one of the best days of my life) But alos, do not be afraid to make new friends. You are allowed to have more than one best friend so try looking for one around where you live. Hope I helped! [ CavieOwnsU2's advice column | Ask CavieOwnsU2 A Question ]
Lola answered Wednesday July 12 2006, 3:22 am: hey,
i know how you feel , when a really close person to your heart moves away, and your just stuck here alone, feeling rather miserable and lonely without that person. But its okay,we all love our friends and care fo them and always want to be with them. But sometimes, it happens that a friend has to move away, but so what? i mean.. i understand how special she was and that you totally miss her, and thats why you should try hard not to think of it,and occupy your time with different activities to do, and work on your hobbies,and you could even make some other friends and get close to them and hang out with them.
And at the same time,you could still email your best friend, call her (if you can) once and a while,and chat with her and you could even use webcam. to see her, and you can simply look forward for her visits. i know that there are times when you will cry and feel lonely and really miss your friend and want her to be here with you, but there are also times when you'll be having fun and laughing and joking with other people and hanging out with really nice friends. Mabye you won't find them as special as she was to you , but they could be fine enough.
And you can do that, because she's out their in her new home and new school and she's making friends and having fun and hanging out and doing this and that, and there are also times when she sits and thinks of you. So go on, and do what you always used to do, and then come at the end of the day, and send her a message or email or chat, so you could keep her updated and i am sure she'll do the same. But don't worry, not just because she moved out,it doesn't mean that your going to lose her.
So take care and try to consider what i said, and please be free to contact me if you need any other help. [ Lola's advice column | Ask Lola A Question ]
fabulous11 answered Tuesday July 11 2006, 10:57 pm: I had the same thing happen to me. 2 years ago my BEST FRIEND!!!! moved 3 days away by car. It was horrable. But we still talked everyday so it was like she never left. The first time she came back i was so excited. And when she had to leave, yea i was sad but iknew it wouldent be the last time i woue see her. Thats just how you have to think of it. You just make sure you keep in touch and ita all good. Me and her are still the best of friends after 2 years and she comes to visit atleast 2 times a year. [ fabulous11's advice column | Ask fabulous11 A Question ]
LostAngel answered Tuesday July 11 2006, 10:28 pm: I had the same reaction.
My best friend moved.
It's kinda weird we were friends for about a month.
Then she had to move back home.
She was only here for 6 months with her dad on business.
She came back that summer.
For 4-5 days it was great.
When she left.
It was like bleh.
But it wasn't an overrall reactional cry.
For some odd reason.
She couldn't come back last summer.
So it's been 2 years since she has been back home to her second home.
She came back this summer.
For again 4-5 days.
The second her dad picked her up and they left for back home.
I cried for about an hour-2 hours.
Crying just shows how much you love that person.
The best thing to do is keep in touch as much as possiable.
With me and my best friend we talk online all the time. We noticed we both go on around the same time every night. So we try to go on around there just for that purpose. Write funny e-mails too. Write letters here and there. Phone calls come outta the blue here and there. We watch the calling because it's outta state and all. We don't want the rents down our throat from the cost in phone bill (lol). Sometimes we'd send random "I miss you" or "I love you. Wish you were here with us" cards to brighten the other one up.
Just keep doing that and you'll be able to see them again sooner then you can realize it.
Don't worry. It will be okay.
For us. We had to beg her dad. It was really up to him. Since he comes here every now and then for business for a few days. If he is willing to let her come and stay with me, while he's working.
It's up to how the cost is and what not. If it's like the other side of the county or the other the side of the state. Then it isn't oh so bad. But for us it's either they drive here and fly back. Or fly here and drive back. It's really on the cost and the distance and expense. It took 6 months to come back after she moved. 2 years after that summer visit. We are luck and she's going to the city with her marching band over thanksgiving weekend. So our parents are letting us go in and see her. With luck. Even if it's only a day. After that, we are hoping she can come back next summer. It's really just depends on the cost and expense.
Maybe you could go to an amusement park or something that's between both places. Where you could see each other.
Helpful answered Tuesday July 11 2006, 10:27 pm: I understand missing someone... I only see my mom about two months of the year (and not in one gap, either). Really, what you can do is appreciate what is going on right now and not live in the past. Think about the good times, not how much you miss them. It will help. [ Helpful's advice column | Ask Helpful A Question ]
kaitX3 answered Tuesday July 11 2006, 10:21 pm: You could i-m back and forth to stay connected better. Try setting up a time that the two fo you will be online everyday or a certian time when you guys talk on the phone with eachother.
Also depending on how far away they live may affect how often you see them. naybe you could get together once a month or every other month for a weekend!
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