My Friend Is Slipping Away
Question
I feel upset because I feel my best friend, and another one of my friends are slipping away. They mean a lot to me, and I don't want to lose them. It's making me depressed.
Counselor response
We are glad you have discovered our website and are reaching out today. We can appreciate the frustration, concern, and sense of loss you conveyed in your email about your friends slipping away. As we grow older, it is not unusual for friends to develop different interests, as well as sharing interests with different people. Yes, we know this can be a hard time of transition, and can bring a feeling of loss. Allow yourself time to process your emotions and talk to your loved ones about how you are feeling. When you are ready, explore new interests and expand your circle of friends. We have some great pointers on how to make new friends.
We want you to know we are here for you. Let us know if you would like to talk.
Sincerely,
Larry – Counselor