When you lose a friend, part of you dies a little.
It hurts even more when the end is slow.
It starts with them taking a bit longer to answer your texts.
Bas Masseus
At first you dont think much of it.
Well, you do, but you tell yourself that its your anxiety talking.
Theyre probably just busy and have a lot on their plate.
But it happens again.
The daily phone calls?
Not even weekly now.
Months go by and things dont get better.
Theyve become a stranger, that one friend who knew your deepest secrets and whom you trusted and loved.
Gone from your life, but not from your heart, and thats why it hurts.
You didnt want that friendship to end.
It wasnt your choice.
Deep down you know people often grow away.
Of course you know it.
But with this friendship this person you thought it was different.
You didnt think anything could break that bond between you.
There wasnt a fight, nor a reason, but little by little you felt the distance.
It was a slow death.
When you lose the one friend you thought would be in your life forever, you have to grieve.
You grieve the beginning of the relationship.
You grieve what you used to be.
You may even feel silly for being so sad.
But none of that matters.
Losing someone you love is a painful process no matter the circumstances.
I know you cant help but wonder why life keeps throwing people at you who arent meant to stay.
You wonder if its even worth investing in relationships if theyre all meant to expire.
You wonder if the temporary happiness is worth the pain.
You wonder if you should walk away before you inevitably suffer.
But maybe relationships just arent meant to last.
Maybe theres beauty in its passing moment.
So hold on to the good memories, even if it hurts.
Youll find another special friendship.
