Long Distance Friend

@CarolDM (203449)

Nashville, Tennessee

November 2, 2018 1:29pm CST

Got a phone call this morning from a friend I have not heard from in a few years. Thankfully they are all doing well. She and her husband were my son's godparents. We were very close when we lived in the same town. Now it seems life has taken our friendship away or at least made it seem not as close. They have grandkids that keep them busy. I don't but it is no excuse not to stay in touch. You never know how long you have on this earth. It is so important to stay in touch with friends. Family as well, if you have them. We have to never take anyone or anything for granted in life. Agree?

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@marlina (154165)

• Canada

2 Nov 18

I have a teenage time girlfriend that got married young and moved far away. And then, I moved even farther away, but always kept in touch by letters or phone calls and even a few visits.

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@marlina (154165)

• Canada

3 Nov 18

@CarolDM Very often we talk for hours on the phone, reminiscing about our time together.

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@CarolDM (203449)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 Nov 18

@marlina That is great to talk and stay in touch.

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@CarolDM (203449)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Nov 18

That is great, I have the same as well. A childhood friend.

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@Janet357 (75656)

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3 Nov 18

I have close friends too but we separated ways after one of us went to canada and i got married. Two of us live in the same country, she lives in canada. We seldom communicate because we are all busy with our lives but when the one from canada comes to our country, we eat in a fine restaurant and have some long hours of chit chat.

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@Janet357 (75656)

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3 Nov 18

@CarolDM it’s okay dear carol. What will you do with so many friends who are never true to you?

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@CarolDM (203449)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 Nov 18

@Janet357 I am ok with it, as long as those few are true friends.

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@CarolDM (203449)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 Nov 18

I have very few close friends.

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@LadyDuck (460420)

• Switzerland

3 Nov 18

Of course I agree, it's in the human nature to think "I have time", but we are not those who plan when our last day is.

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@LadyDuck (460420)

• Switzerland

4 Nov 18

@CarolDM This is unfortunately true.

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@CarolDM (203449)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 Nov 18

Yes and time slips away too quickly.

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@CarolDM (203449)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Nov 18

@LadyDuck Yes it is Anna. Have a great day.

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@nela13 (55818)

• Portugal

3 Nov 18

I totaly agree with you, our time is limited and we must be or at least contact those that are important for us.

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@nela13 (55818)

• Portugal

4 Nov 18

@CarolDM (203449)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 Nov 18

Yes I am glad you see it hat way too.

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@Moon24 (22396)

• Serbia

2 Nov 18

It happens distance from people who live far from us. But if they live in the same city as we, i think we should find time for them.

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@CarolDM (203449)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Nov 18

Yes but still no excuse.

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@Moon24 (22396)

• Serbia

2 Nov 18

@CarolDM I agree. I have a good friend, who lives in Germany. We see each other when we can.

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@CarolDM (203449)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Nov 18

@Moon24 It is hard but can de done.

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@ledante (1086)

• Taipei, Taiwan

2 Nov 18

I have some friends who grew up in the same town as I did- we've all since moved but still try and hook up at least annually...

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@CarolDM (203449)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Nov 18

Good for you, life is too short. Gotta stay in touch.

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@ledante (1086)

• Taipei, Taiwan

3 Nov 18

@CarolDM I used to see Steve a few times a week, so seeing him only a few times a year is hard

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@ledante (1086)

• Taipei, Taiwan

3 Nov 18

@CarolDM he's got a wife and two kids now, so scheduling is a problem

@GardenGerty (157907)

• United States

3 Nov 18

Work and life have separated me from friends more than I like to say. Now we have to make special dates to see each other. Friends and family are worth it though.

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@CarolDM (203449)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 Nov 18

Yes staying in touch is important.

@snowy22315 (171231)

• United States

3 Nov 18

Yes, I think we do need to make the effort to do that for a few reasons.

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@CarolDM (203449)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 Nov 18

Absolutely.

@Aquitaine24 (11653)

• San Jose, California

3 Nov 18

That is true

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@CarolDM (203449)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 Nov 18

@shubhu3 (36464)

• New Delhi, India

3 Nov 18

It feels really good to reunite with a long distance friend.

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@shubhu3 (36464)

• New Delhi, India

3 Nov 18

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@CarolDM (203449)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 Nov 18

Yes and a reminder to continue staying in touch.

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@sunrisefan (28524)

• Philippines

2 Nov 18

Connecting with long time friends whom we have not met for some time gives that wonderful happy feeling :)

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@sunrisefan (28524)

• Philippines

2 Nov 18

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@CarolDM (203449)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Nov 18

Yes it does and I need to do it more often.

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@Teekaaa (11580)

• India

3 Nov 18

I'm glad that you got a call from long distance friend! Happy for you! I have lost many good friends too.. so it's good to be in touch!

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@CarolDM (203449)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 Nov 18

Yes it was a happy call for sure.

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@Courage7 (19633)

• United States

5 Nov 18

I am so glad you got that call Carol. One never knows.

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@CarolDM (203449)

• Nashville, Tennessee

5 Nov 18

I know, it really was an eye opener.

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@debjani1 (7207)

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3 Nov 18

What a happy moment you have. After many years u are again in touch with your friend. Now it's your turn to maintain the relationship. Try to meet them at least once in two years. Just keep in touch with each other.

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@CarolDM (203449)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 Nov 18

Yes I did and we should all do the same.

@debjani1 (7207)

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3 Nov 18

@CarolDM I completely agree with you.

@Shiva49 (26245)

• Singapore

3 Nov 18

I keep in touch as often as I can though I have lost touch with some friends/relatives. We meet occasionally and renew contacts. I agree we have to maintain old relationships that sustained us at some point in time - siva

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@CarolDM (203449)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 Nov 18

Yes indeed, life is short, stay in touch.

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@resukill22 (25052)

• Las Pinas City, Philippines

3 Nov 18

They are saying we don't know what happen to the next day. So we need to keep in touch with them.

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@CarolDM (203449)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 Nov 18

Yes that is my point exactly.

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@Icydoll (36717)

• India

3 Nov 18

Yes, I do agree with you, my dear friend. we need to get in touch with close friends and family

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@CarolDM (203449)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 Nov 18

Life is short and I have lost so many, it is too important not to stay in touch.

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@NormanDarlo (1071)

• Ireland

3 Nov 18

You are surely right about not taking anyone for granted. However, I find that I have less in common with many friends of my earlier years than I used to, and there comes a point when you realise there is no point in keeping up a relationship for the sake of shared memories alone.

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@CarolDM (203449)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 Nov 18

Oh I agree and that is why I can count my true friends on one hand. Those are the ones I stay in touch with.

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@septabchips (1142)

• Nigeria

3 Nov 18

I agree with you 100%. Our loved ones make life more meaningful to us and so we need to cherish the moments we have together!

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@CarolDM (203449)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 Nov 18

Yes and I know that very much as I have lost so many.

@LovelyRB (125)

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3 Nov 18

Oh, that's so nice! For sure you are so happy, it's always nice to be remembered by someone whether they are our friends or relatives. And I couldn't agree more to what you've stated that "it is important to stay in touch with friends and Family. Cheers to you and your LDF!

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@CarolDM (203449)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 Nov 18

Yes we must stay in touch with the important friends.

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