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I always found it hard to keep in contact with people since I'm not the best texter. Plus, I usualy felt like a floater friend, like I just wasn't in the loop cause people liked others more. Of course, growing apart is nothing bad and if they were truly like that, than it's better that I'm no longer friends with them. However, I got in contact with someone I hadn't spoken with for a long time and it was great. Life gets busy and a lot of people are full in their head from everything. It's not always cause they never think of you (anymore) or don't value your friendship.
Jan 26, 2025

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Agree. Catched up with a friend I haven't spoken to in a minute not so long ago and that was great.
Jan 27, 2025
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Have felt the same before and it’s so hard but it’s good to reach out. As I’ve gotten older and more comfortable I realize all you can do is authentically put yourself out there and be vulnerable and whatever you do or don’t get back is real. Friendship and relationships are so interesting!
Jan 27, 2025
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always a relief to be reminded that I’m not the only one who feels like the floater friend due to being a bad texter 😭 this gave me a little push to message some friends I haven’t spoken to in a while. Sometimes it’s hard to know how to start that initial text though
Jan 26, 2025
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life got hard, i haven’t talked to old pals in a long time, pain is real, but so is time
Jan 26, 2025
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i remember i broke the ice when reaching out to an old friend by sending them a post that reminded me of her. i was hesitant at first but i just did it b/c she had to see it! haha. and the convo sort of flowed from there afterwards. but yea, drifting apart is bittersweet
Jan 26, 2025
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