Is it okay to forget an old friend who have gone awry with you?

I have friends like these. Sometimes you'll end up wondering if they changed? Or you changed? Or you just didn't really know them at all? Most of my so-called friends were my friends through good times, but I only have a couple who were with me through the rough times. I'd say those are the ones worth keeping. As for the 'fake' friends, keep the memories, then maybe forget the person/s. You can probably stay civil with them. But I think we shouldn't waste time with people like them. They're not worth the time nor the effort.

Things like this happen from elementary to middle school, from middle school to high school, high school to college, to the job market, and every where in between including moves, and family happenings. It is just a phase of life. Be thankful for the time you had and let the good memories outlast the bad.

I have a friend who I haven't spoken to for a little while who I would have spoken to every day in the past, and this is the case because she has started acting differently with me and I don't like the way that she's treating me now. When we were on the same course, I would try and help her out all of the time, but now that she doesn't need my help anymore she doesn't seem to be all that concerned about the way that she makes me feel, or whether she is offending me with the things that she's saying, so I'm trying my best not to get into a conversation with her because I just know that the things the she'll say are going to annoy and probably upset me.

Yes, you should let it go, after she dumped you and becoming proud, there is nothing there for you to think about anymore, it shouldn't be such a big deal to forget about an old friendship after it doesn't work out like before. After all, she is just an old friend who gone awry. You can't force yourself on her to change her attitude like before, so may well forget about the friendship. About the memory, it is entirely up to you to keep it or not, if they make you happy, then keep those, if not, you know what to do.

This is a really good discussion topic. I have had friends with whom I was really close and then we have each moved on with our lives. There is an old saying that says each person we meet comes into our lives to teach us something and then moves on. I think that is so true People change, circumstances change, and lives change but we can appreciate and enjoy the people in our lives and wish them blessing as they move on. Just my humble 2 cents.

Hi Anna, for me I think friends are forever but time change and people change, friends that hurt ,forget and ignore you because of their so much activities and new lifestyle and having families , new friends and much responsibilities you will surely be set apart and become the last choice if ever. in this world we needed someone, families love ones and friends but we need also to survived. Just don't fell hurt depressed and neglected. A true friend will understand the mistakes of her friend and have a maximum tolerance.. If you are hurt by her reminisce the good time when you are together , it will lighten your loads. I was once hurt by my friends when I needed them most they are busy busy busy . I cried alone , I bear all the pain, I carry the cross. But still I consider them my friend because I believe that distance, silence and absent of time is not the basis to break the. Friendship. Only circumstances forbid us to be together again because of responsibilities. Just be happy that they were now up even though you are left alone, they are your friend and when they come back back to you again open your wide arms and welcome them again. love and light for your friendship.

People change including those we consider close to us. On the issue with your friend, look at it in a lighter shade. At least now you know the real person that she is, hence if you feel that everything you had shared before are no longer important to her then don't waste your time "crying over spilled milk." There are plenty of possible good friends around who will accept you for what you are. Material things and glory won't last forever and if these are your friend's benchmark for friendship then she's not worth your worries. Cheer up she doesn't deserve to be a friend.

I have experienced those things too. It's just that when I was in Elementary, I transferred to another school and obviously, I left my friends there. What is just so sad is that we have never talk with each other as if we never met before. I just couldn't start a talk with them because I don't feel like they'll notice me or would I ever be embarrassed if ever they really do not remember me.

yeah people change with time. I have my own cousins who have changed because they are way way uphill and well off and good in life. They make rich people their friend and not even hello to cousins like me. I think we have to just move on with life because they have moved on and are happy. We thinking about it will do us no favor. So, better to delete those memories that remind of that. thanks for sharing and have a wonderful day ahead.

even i had a friend who was with me from kindergarten till college. we studied together, played together, went out together. but after our college, she doesn't like to be in touch with me, for what so reasons. i still think about our past memories. they are really beautiful. and i never let them go away. but yes, after such a long time being away from her. i don't have the attachment to her. i have no feelings left for her. the girl who was my best friend since we were kids till teenage is no longer with me. but i still love to recall our past memories. also i don't think about her anymore. i mean the present her. i just have the memories of my old friend. presently, she is just a stranger to me. whom i am not concerned. it doesn't matter matter what she does, where she is and so on. even if you try, you wont be able to forget these beautiful memories. so let them stay in. they are beautiful memories.