Good bye, my friends
You and I, we had had been friends at a very young age. We shared mutual interests, hobbies, and lifestyle. We went on vacation trips, watched movies, and stayed up all night gossiping about nearly everything. We enjoyed each other’s accompany in every major event in life. We are odd mix, but we balanced each other out.
But then, as we grow older, our chats seem to scatter, and coffee outings fill with awkward moments. We talk about different things because our lives are gravitating towards different goals, priorities, and commitments. Our circle of relationships, our sets of philosophy, and lifestyles are all shifted. Our hearts no longer sing the same tune. The fractures in our emotional connection are more and more visible as we’re outgrowing each other. Without drudges and conflicts, we are, just like that, drifting apart.
It was sad, my friends. It was heart-breaking. Without you, I’m just me. And I’m sure you are just you. But I acknowledge it is a natural course of life. As we grow older, we must accept that not all our relationship will last forever. The friends we made in our 10s may not have much in common with us when we reach our 20s, 30s and even 40s. Sometimes, it’s possible to kindle friendships. Other times, it’s necessary to be realistic and then let go, move on, and make new friendships we have more in common with.
Change is an inevitable conductor of growth. We are in a constant state of change and that change is associated with trials and tribulations. Just like a butterfly naturally getting out of the cocoon, we should unapologetically transform into someone who aspires to reach their full potential.
Therefore, my dear friends, we should not feel sorry for each other. Somewhere in this world, we’ll enjoy our lives as we desire, even though they’re in opposing trajectories. Sometimes, when nostalgia strikes us hard, we’ll leave each other a message or make a call. Your life looks fine from afar. And I hope it continues to be. I wish you all my best. You were my best friends, a large part of my youth, and you know that I am grateful for it.