How do you let go of old friends?

Question

I am in a stage of my life that I have been having to let go of old friends. What I mean by that is, friends that I have had dear, that I use to speak with everyday, or no longer my friend or no where near as close. I have decided to let them go. Not because I want to, but because maybe it is best for both of us. Does this seem like a wise decision? It seems to me we are growing apart anyway. I will wait for your response.

Answer 1

I think I understand what you are saying.  I've had to let some relationships go over the past ten years.  It was very painful, but I knew that if I continued the relationships I would suffer and probably so would they.  I mourned the loss of the friendships, but then I realized that even in the Bible it says to everything there is a season, and some times it's time to let go when the season has passed.  I had a very best friend that I had to let go, I cried for years, but I pray for her and her family all the time.  But the negative things that were coming from the relationshlip had gotten too hard to handle, and I was at a point in my life where it was taking all my energy just to live each day, to work two and three jobs, take care of my home, cope with some medical situations, and I couldn't handle the up and down emotions of the relationship.  If you feel in your heart it is best for both of you, it may be time to let go.  If it was meant to be, it will come back to you.  Good luck.  I know it's a hard decision.

Answer 2

Hey you got it ! People come and go and just because they go doesn't mean you have to be nasty to them you still be nice but you have other friends and things to do. Sure it's sad about friends not being as close as they used to be. My brother is not as close as we used to be and let me tell you that's SAD. But I have a lot from our relationship and that good stuff never goes away so you get to keep what you learned and how you grew when you were close to that person and you get to bring that to other relationships that you have. Keep moving on and always be open to what is coming your way and don't spend too much time on what's behind you.

Answer 3

no that a stupid thing to do

why would you make friends than just forget about them its not right

i am leaveing all my friends and going to a different high school as all of them

but i am not going to be like ooo well i am leaveing so **** off

it really stupid to do that

Answer 4

Geez, sounds a tough situation.  Do you mean let go your friends because you graduated high school or something?  I am really confused.  If you decided to find new friends because your old friends doing drugs and etc that is not totally you, then you let go of your old friends.  But, hey, it's your life.  I wish you good luck because I have a feeling that it will be painful.