so if your friend settles down in another country will you keep in touch withhim

@binny29 (1527)
India
August 4, 2007 2:33am CST
my best pal is in austrlia and i ahvent spoken to him for the last 1 month and he isnt replying so what should i think is he busy or he doesnt wanna be in touch with me
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@vinzen (1020)
• India
4 Aug 07
Hi, well sad to hear tha you had to part with your friend, but i would say that its ust 1 month maybe hes still nt fully settled adn is trying out things there, give him another 1 month, be liberal, and try to put yourself in his shoes for a while. think that hes busy or maybe is not in a good state or maybe isnt well, and it beiong a new place and different people for him there maybe hes taking time to settle down. And if you say you were best of friends then you should know him inside out, and if he also feels the same way about you, maybe hes expecting more understanding from you, so wait a while and then jump to any conclusions, that is what i would suggest.
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@laydee (12798)
• Philippines
4 Aug 07
Yeah maybe he's just busy, or isn't settled yet. Don't worry, friendship doesn't see distance. Plus friendship could last as long you still believe in it. =) Good luck! Happy posting!
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@shinjiao (1457)
• China
4 Aug 07
I believe that your pal is busy with his new life in Australia.One of my friends went to US last semster and she didn't send any messages or emails to us in the first month.She was busy there because she needed time to arrange her new life there,paid visit in her new campus and searched a new part-time for herself. So don't worry about your friend,I think now he is busy with various things.He needs time.
• Malaysia
4 Aug 07
he's probably just busy. did he just move to australia? there are many ways that you could keep in touch with someone, if he's not replying to your email and stuff, maybe you can give him a call if you have his number. or send him a postcard. he will probably get back to you once he has settled down and has some free time. just don't give up home and keep on keeping in touch with your friend. at least you're putting and effort to keep in contact with him even though he's in another country, that's good :)
• Philippines
4 Aug 07
I am positive that your friend is just busy. You say that he is your best pal, why would he not want to be in touch with you. Have you been away from your friends? You would know that you will really miss them and crave for their companionship. Friends who aren't really close would be happy to see each other after a long absence. How much more for best pals. My best pal's also far from me and she doesn't give a reply to my messages but I do understand that she is very busy. There are times in our lives when we find ourselves really busy. They might be within this times of their lives. Don't give up hope. Just keep on sending messages and whatever inspirational stuff you can. It isn't easy being in another country.
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@puchapox (579)
• Philippines
4 Aug 07
It's very difficult to maintain friendship with someone who lives so far away. I have a childhood friend I grew up with, and her family migrated to canada when we were in 4th grade. She sends cards and letters until we were in 6th grade, and it abruptly stopped. Then when the internet came, we found each other again and started emailing and chatting, but somehow its different for both of us, so much has changed, and we have very little things in common. I still have her on my facebook and friendster account, but we seldom talk. Maybe your friend is still adjusting to his new life abroad, and it would help him a lot if you would continue communicating with him since its a tough phase he's experiencing. Showing that you care and you support him means a lot.
• United States
4 Aug 07
Of course. I think that I have lost quite a few wonderful friends because I have lost contact or just don't know where they went. I have a few friends right now that I don't know what I would do if they moved out of the country and I didn't hear from them anymore. I think that it depends on when he left. He might still be trying to settle in so give him sometime. Adjustments are very stressful. Put it this way, if you were a good friend, he will miss you and respond, if you don't hear from him then say its his loss. It will hurt but it hurts more to worry about it. Just pray that everything is okay and all is well.
@tuffy999 (794)
• Philippines
4 Aug 07
definitely i will get in touch. just give your friend sometime he might still be adjusting to the place. in due time i' sure he will get in touch.