My freind is going...
By Sanjeev
@sjvg1976 (41281)
Delhi, India
November 8, 2011 4:11am CST
Hello MYLOTTERS,
Todays i talked to one of my best freind he is presently staying few Kms away from my home.We normally see each other once in a month at my or his house but today he informed me that he has got a new job and is leaving this place.I was speechless as i could not understood what should i do? Should i feel happy as my freind has got new good job or should i feel sad as now he is going away from me and i know from now onwards we won't be able to see each other more often.
What do you say what should i do?
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22 responses
@khare_1005 (1310)
• India
8 Nov 11
share your feelings with your friend sj as he should know how much you are affected by his decision.he should know how do you feel about the current situation and how much you feel good and bad about the same.
its true that you won't be able to see your friend that frequently but you can not ask him to stay by your side for ever.we all try to climb high on stairs and he has just laid his first step.you should support him in his decision to move forward.
i know how are you feeling right now but this is the time you act wisely and help your friend round up things for him and join the new job peacefully.
@sjvg1976 (41281)
• Delhi, India
8 Nov 11
Hello Khare,
I have already shared my feelings with him though i knew it hardly matters when someone has to choose a friend or career of course he should do what he is doing and even i also would also have done what he is doing but its feeling and no body can change it.It will be healed with time.
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@khare_1005 (1310)
• India
8 Nov 11
i agree with lyn.ofcourse you have us who cling to you most of the time no matter if you feel like or not
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@surekharathi (14146)
• India
8 Nov 11
Ohhhhhhh friend really this is sad news because I know when our friend is living with us for more days and suddenly he/she decided to go then how can feel. But you not feel sad because you have mylot and all mylotters are your good friend. I know one new friend will came and join you and your room.
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@surekharathi (14146)
• India
8 Nov 11
Sorry I feel you are staying with your friend in a room for study.
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@sjvg1976 (41281)
• Delhi, India
8 Nov 11
Hello surekha,
ROOM?? Surekha i am married and have two kids and beautiful wife.
He is my family friend he always come to my home with his kids and wife.
But yes it is sad for me that one of my close friend is moving away from me but simultaneously happy for him that he is moving ahead in the life.
@myfb2009 (8296)
• Malaysia
8 Nov 11
Hi Sjvg, it is usual that not everyone of us able to stay in the same place forever. As for me, i recently shifted to another new place and it is time for me to start explore the whole new place like before again. That's why, i haven't got much time to online recently. I am sure over time, you will be able to get over your sadness. I ever had a few friends who left my hometown due to getting a much better offer jobs. Although i do missed their time spending with me but i have to accept it for the goodness of their future. Now, i am still in contact with them through online although we are living very far apart in this world.
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@myfb2009 (8296)
• Malaysia
10 Nov 11
yes, good opportunity is hard to get. That's why, it is best to get hold of it while we can. Hope you will be alright and accept your friend's decision. Don't worry, you can always get in touch with your friend through YM or email. Nothing is impossible now, since our era are filled with modern technologies.
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@sjvg1976 (41281)
• Delhi, India
8 Nov 11
Hello Myfb,
That's right and it should be we should move ahead in life without seeing back.I also think i will be alright in few days.
I know its hard to get opportunity in this competitive world and to let down these opportunities is not a wise thing.
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@shibham (16977)
• India
8 Nov 11
Its a dilemma and you have the both reasons to be upset and joyous. As now a days, a job is something like comet and hard to find out and thats why you should be happy rather than being sad... and you have all the changes to talk to him as we are technically developed than advent.
have a nice time.
@sjvg1976 (41281)
• Delhi, India
9 Nov 11
Hello shibham,
Thats right these days its hard to find a good job and if someone finds it then it is not wise to let down the opportunity.
I know now a days we have mobiles and internet facility to make people close to us who are far away from us but my friend rarely uses internet and only option to talk to him is mobile.
Then too its hard to forget him at least it will take time for me to fill the gap which will be created when he will leave.
@polaris77 (2040)
• Bacau, Romania
8 Nov 11
If your friend has a new and better job you should feel glad for him;of course it's normal to feel also sad,but if you have a solid friendship with him you will keep on communicating and the moments you will see each other again will be even more special.Anyway,no matter how big the physical distance between two people might be,a true friendship lasts forever,so be happy for your friend and wish him good luck in his new life.
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@sjvg1976 (41281)
• Delhi, India
9 Nov 11
Hello Polaris,
I am glad that he has found a better job but the fact that i will loose my closest friend is bothering me.Its not a doubt that we have a strong friendship and it will last forever and it wont faded away from any distance.
I pray God that he gets success in his new life and settle there soon.
@Rosa26 (2618)
• United States
8 Nov 11
Its remembers me when we made a party in house to say goodbay to me and my son because we wer coming to USA we leaved in Dominican Republic so it was a great party we nice time together at the end of the party all of us cried together,but I don't feel as far away because I can see them on the cam and talk with then everyday I even help my niece with her homework, whenever she needs me.
Don't worry you and can still share activities together and keep in touch.
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@sjvg1976 (41281)
• Delhi, India
9 Nov 11
Hello Rosa,
Oh yes people have to sacrifice many things to earn in this competitive world.Its really great sacrifice from you as its really hard to leave our family for any reason.
I know my friend is going for the betterment of his life as he is getting better job than the present one so i should not feel upset rather i should encourage him so that he may leave happily and try to settle there soon.
@lilaclady (28207)
• Australia
8 Nov 11
Mixed emotions is normal, you can be happy for them but sad because of the distance but with the computer these days you can keep in touch and then when you really do get together again you will appreciate your friendship so much more.
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@zandi458 (28102)
• Malaysia
8 Nov 11
There is no permanency in this world. He has landed in a new and promising career which makes moving out unavoidable. You should share his joy and wish him all the best in his new career and his new place. He maybe a distance away but nowadays everything is made so convenient with a touch of the button. Everyone is only a screen away from each other and this makes friendship last forever.
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@sjvg1976 (41281)
• Delhi, India
8 Nov 11
Hello Zandi,
That's right i am happy for him that he got a good new job.I know he won't leave this opportunity and yes we are only left with the option of mobile or computer to talk as it is not feasible for us to travel 2400 km to see each other.
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@Ramaditya (1227)
• Indonesia
8 Nov 11
How far your friend will be? I guess, considering that both of you are good friends, then it will be a bit hard to let him go. But honestly, with Facebook/Twitter/Youtube standing by you won't need to worry.
Be happy and give your full support for him. With digital and latest technology, distance will soon be nothing at all.
You may visit each other sometimes, of course.
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@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
8 Nov 11
Hi sjvg
First... Ask for a Party and ensure you have it
Then forget the thing that he is leaving you as you need to enjoy the party... and then when he is gone... cry for a day or two maximum. Call him up after this, tell him that you miss him and hang up. Repeat this a few days and then tell us how do you feel (here) after all this.
Dear, you cannot say or ask him to stay back... a harsh fact - he will go even if you say/ask him to stay...and you too would have done similar... This is life...
@bagarad (14283)
• Paso Robles, California
8 Nov 11
It's always sad to see a friend move away, but it's easier if you know it's a good move for him. Be thankful that modern technology makes it easy to keep in touch without much expense. Skype is free to use on line for conversations. There are far away friends I hardly ever see except on line here and there, but when we do get together, it's as though we have not been apart. We talk as though we just saw each other yesterday.
@sjvg1976 (41281)
• Delhi, India
9 Nov 11
Hello Bagarad,
Thats right its technology which bring distant people closer and i hope i would be able to remain close to my friend with the help of internet.My friend presently don't remain online more often as i do but hope he will increase his online activities to remain in touch with me and other friends.
@WakeUpKitty (8694)
• Netherlands
8 Nov 11
Yes you should feel happy and join his joy that he found a good job.
I wonder why it is so hard for you to do that since it's your friend.
with internet, phone it can't be that hard to stay in touch so this is really a very bad excuse for not being happy for him.
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@sjvg1976 (41281)
• Delhi, India
8 Nov 11
Hello Wakeupkitty,
90% i am happy for him as he is getting a good opportunity but 10% somewhere in my heart i am feeling sad as i will loose a friend.I know i can always be near him through phone and internet but sometimes we need our friends for our offline works too.
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@telmesh (1793)
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8 Nov 11
It would be really selfish for you to want your friend to stay for your sake. If he is really a close friend you would want the best for him and just think how fantastic the reunion will be when you see him in the future. You will probably have a party. Always look on the bright side of life.
@telmesh (1793)
•
9 Nov 11
OK It's going to hurt and in that case I think you should tell him how you feel and ask him if he would keep in touch to let you know how he is doing. If all goes well for him try and let that give you some pleasure. From what you say it is going to be bad for you for some time but you must get on with your life.
@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
8 Nov 11
okay try again lost the whole thing find out his address to be, email him, phone him on your cellphone, send messages on the
net there are a lot of ways you two could keep in touch
even the slow snail mail. You can still be friends long distance
and thats really good for keeping a friendship going. and perhaps
you can even visit one other occasionally on his days off.You will
miss him but by keeping in touch you will be happier and will not lose your friendship that way.
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@sjvg1976 (41281)
• Delhi, India
9 Nov 11
Hello Mrs Hatley,
Being in touch with him certainly will keep our friendship going on.
Oh yes there are certainly various ways to keep in touch with him but i think there is difference in offline friends and online friends as he always help me out also when i need him at home.
@lisa0502 (1724)
• Canada
9 Nov 11
I would say feel happy for him that he is moving on with his life but feel sad that you will not get to see him as often. It is ok to feel them both. It would not be a friendship if you do not fell both of these things. Maybe you guys can plan longer visits then? Maybe he will have some great experiences to share. It is always hard to say see you later when that later seems so far away.
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@sql_cell (1427)
• Indonesia
9 Nov 11
You should be happy, your friend gets a new job, which may be better than his current job. As a good friend, you must pray the best for your friend. Although rarely met, you can still communicate with each other, and can still be friends with each other.
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@rounin132000 (10)
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9 Nov 11
I understand your feeling since he's your bestfriend. You should be happy with him coz he got his new job. Now a days,since we have an advance technology, communication is not difficult anymore. You could chat and see each other in cam or call or text each other using cellphone. Dont be sad.
@sjvg1976 (41281)
• Delhi, India
9 Nov 11
Hello rounin,
That's what i can do i have only option left is to keep in touch with him through net or mobile.But there is a lot of difference in offline and online friends. He is such a person who could be available who will stand up first for me when i will be stuck in difficult situation.
@thatgirl13 (7294)
• South Korea
8 Nov 11
I don't think there is much you can do here my friend. I had a best friend who left the country some years ago and I miss him so much. He is currently in Hong Kong and I dunno when I will see him again but what we do is chat often and sometimes on skype. I miss him dearly but there is really nothing I can do. I am saving up so I can go visit him but I dunno when that will be possible.
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@rmendoza123 (637)
• Philippines
9 Nov 11
Just be happy for your friend, now that she got a new job. This feeling is normal since you used to each other almost everyday. I think your is feeling it too, but face the reality everyone needs to far apart sometimes in order for us to become tough and become a better person.
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