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Joe_Love
In my situation and yours, I wonder if the changes that happened were actually so drastic or if they were actually like that all along and we ignored it.
posted by
Talion_
on May 11, 2009 at 3:12 PM
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I have a friendship that died this way, too.
When in the past, I saw her on a daily basis, we got along fine. ., and I thought she was cool. But, after a few years past and we re-connected, I took a good look at what she had become. She wasn't an attractive person anymore--instead she had become kind of mean and cynical about life. Therefore, I can totally relate to your story.
posted by
Joe_Love
on May 10, 2009 at 5:46 PM
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strat
This wasn't the first time it's happened and I fear it won't be the last. It's a strange situation. I've wondered how some couples get divorced after years of marriage. Maybe something like this is one of the reasons.
posted by
Talion_
on May 9, 2009 at 8:31 PM
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mariposa75
Indeed it is, especially when the instance is compared to meeting old friends and we can pick up where we left off as if no time passed at all.
posted by
Talion_
on May 9, 2009 at 8:29 PM
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OTA.
I take pride in what I post, my main concern will readers enjoy it. It's nice to know I frequently succeed.
posted by
Talion_
on May 9, 2009 at 8:28 PM
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That has happened to me recently, since I am living again in the town I grew up in. Sad when we see old friends and have nothing in common.
posted by
mariposa75
on May 9, 2009 at 11:32 AM
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interesting. I was just thinking how reading you is always the same.. always well worth the read.. the energy hasn't shifted.. the enjoyment remains..its good to read you
posted by
Blue_feathers
on May 8, 2009 at 7:15 PM
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BC-A
No matter what, that fact will never change. Thanks for reading.
posted by
Talion_
on May 8, 2009 at 6:47 PM
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Wow. How many times has that hapenened to me in the last few years...
I can't put my finger on it either. People who I thought I would have died for ten, twenty years ago I have nothing for now. No one's fault, just a...damn...just a set of different roads taken, I guess.
Great stuff, as always, Talion.
posted by
strat
on May 8, 2009 at 6:28 PM
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shelly_b
Unfortunately you are correct. Thanks for reading.
posted by
Talion_
on May 8, 2009 at 6:25 PM
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TIMMYTALES
Thanks. It's good to be back.
posted by
Talion_
on May 8, 2009 at 6:25 PM
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TAPS.
I couldn't help but wonder what would've happened had we been in contact more throughout the years. Could the rift been avoided or would it have been truly gut-wrenching? We'll never know for sure now.
posted by
Talion_
on May 8, 2009 at 6:24 PM
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hazel_st_cricket
I must admit, I've been around a lot more than my lack of new posts suggest. I've popped in every few days or so and read, but only rarely making comments.
posted by
Talion_
on May 8, 2009 at 6:19 PM
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Pat_B
I'm back for a while, at least until I tire of the Blogit daily grind again. Alas, my writing isn't going at all. On the other hand, Queen V is writing a novel, a concept worth many posts in and of itself.
posted by
Talion_
on May 8, 2009 at 6:18 PM
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elinjo
Actually, it was rather easy to admit, which made it all the more disturbing.
posted by
Talion_
on May 8, 2009 at 6:14 PM
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Justi
Everything is a-okay. I disappear from time to time to recharge my batteries, so to speak. Sooner or later I'll learn to post a note saying so to avoid any undue causes for concern.
posted by
Talion_
on May 8, 2009 at 6:10 PM
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At least you believe in who you are **** BCA, Bill*s Roost
posted by
BC-A
on May 8, 2009 at 5:14 PM
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Sad, but so true!
posted by
shelly_b
on May 8, 2009 at 11:17 AM
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talion
I have missed reading you. Your style is so refreshing
posted by
TIMMYTALES
on May 8, 2009 at 11:12 AM
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Very interesting, well written post.
It's amazing to me how old friends grow apart without daily contact, in spite of the fact that at one time forever-friendship was pledged either with words or simply heartfelt intentions.
posted by
TAPS.
on May 8, 2009 at 9:16 AM
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I've lost touch with many "old" friends, time passes so quickly
and people change. We have missed you !
posted by
hazel_st_cricket
on May 8, 2009 at 5:05 AM
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Beautifully expressed, Talion!
The paragraph about unbridgable differences and the impenetrable invisible wall was sheer poetry. I have missed you. I hope all your writing is going so well.
posted by
Pat_B
on May 8, 2009 at 4:58 AM
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That must have been a very sad discovery for both of you. It's hard admitting that you no longer like old friends.
posted by
elinjo
on May 8, 2009 at 2:17 AM
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Tallioon
I have been concerned about you. I visited several times. Hope all is well and I thought from this post it is you just took a break. Glad to have you back.
posted by
Justi
on May 8, 2009 at 12:13 AM
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