It's always difficult when a friend is moving away, especially if they’re close with you, it can feel like you have no idea what to do without them. It is completely normal to feel this way. Since them moving is out of your control, it feels like you can’t do anything, which isn’t entirely true. There are a few things you can do before they depart. Spend as much time as you can with them, do what you both enjoy and soak up every precious moment you have. Don’t feel bad if you can’t spend every second with them, but try your best to put the effort in, it can also help them come to terms with the move too. Tell yourself that things happen and it’s okay, you won’t always have control over everything, some things have to happen. Remember, this won’t be the last time that you’ll talk to them, or even see them! A great part of living in today's technological age is that there are many ways for you to stay in contact. From Instagram and Snapchat to Whatsapp and Zoom, staying in contact is easy, even when you have friends halfway around the world. The only thing that has to change in your friendship… is their location.
It's always difficult when a friend is moving away, especially if they’re close with you, it can feel like you have no idea what to do without them. It is completely normal to feel this way. Since them moving is out of your control, it feels like you can’t do anything, which isn’t entirely true. There are a few things you can do before they depart. Spend as much time as you can with them, do what you both enjoy and soak up every precious moment you have. Don’t feel bad if you can’t spend every second with them, but try your best to put the effort in, it can also help them come to terms with the move too. Tell yourself that things happen and it’s okay, you won’t always have control over everything, some things have to happen. Remember, this won’t be the last time that you’ll talk to them, or even see them! A great part of living in today's technological age is that there are many ways for you to stay in contact. From Instagram and Snapchat to Whatsapp and Zoom, staying in contact is easy, even when you have friends halfway around the world. The only thing that has to change in your friendship… is their location.