Friendship Should Never Wane Despite The Distance

@SIMPLYD (90722)
Philippines
September 7, 2017 4:45am CST
I have a group of friends since college days. We were all town mates and became friends because we always ride the bus to and from the university together. Even on weekends we are all inseparable. We all love discoing and biking around the town. However, 4 of our group of 6 , were abroad now. One works in Dubai while the 3 are now living in Canada with their own families. But that didn’t wane our friendship. Whenever they come home for a vacation, we would gather and catch up and enjoy going out. That is why for the two weekends before last weekend, I was always there at our hometown, because two of them came home for a short vacation. The pictures will tell how much we missed one another. Our friendship didn’t wane despite the distances. Do you also have friends you are still close with despite the distance of your places of living?
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Anna
@LadyDuck (471356)
• Switzerland
7 Sep 17
It shows from the photos that you are great friends. We have friends who come to visit from France when they can. Despite the distance we still are best friends.
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rebel_woman06
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
7 Sep 17
indeed we are great friends despitenot seeing each other for a year or two. That's nice to know that you also have such good friends despite the distance. That's how true friends are.
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rebel_woman06
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
7 Sep 17
@LadyDuck . Good night my dear friend. I shall already.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (471356)
• Switzerland
7 Sep 17
@SIMPLYD You are right, this means they are good and true friends.
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Judy Story
@jstory07 (139590)
• Roseburg, Oregon
7 Sep 17
Most of my friends I loss touch with after High School.
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rebel_woman06
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
7 Sep 17
Didn't you contact them through Facebook or any other social media account?
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rebel_woman06
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
14 Sep 17
@Marty1 Oh that is so nice, that they have a beautiful magazine where everyone can write about their lives.
rebel_woman06
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
15 Sep 17
@Marty1 That's very nice.
Daddy Neil
@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
7 Sep 17
A few years ago, our high school batch started reuniting, held our first reunion after more than 3 decades. We have our own group of friends from the said batch and I too even have two groups. One of my friends from one group already lives and working in the UK and one from the other group lives in the UAE. Everytime we have a chance, if one goes back home, we try to meet and spend some times together.
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Daddy Neil
@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
8 Sep 17
@thelme55 You're the one who brings pasalubong for them when they are the ones coming from abroad?
rebel_woman06
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
7 Sep 17
And what is nice when our friends from abroad comes home, they sponsor the dining out, because they say their money is 50 times more our money sine a us dollar is 50 pesos here. They also bring "pasalubongs". But of course us here also gives them toens to take back abroad.
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Thelma
@thelme55 (76971)
• Germany
7 Sep 17
@SIMPLYD LOL. I know what you are talking about. I am usually the one who bring pasalubong and treat my friends at home where I cook and bake.
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changjiangzhibin89
@changjiangzhibin89 (16759)
• China
7 Sep 17
You six are real bosom friends.Here we say "a bosom friend afar brings a distant land near".Now Wechat makes it possible for us to talk with each other every day ,even see each other through video,no matter how far we live from each other.
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rebel_woman06
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
7 Sep 17
I think , that's how true friends are. The distance makes them closer. Besides, just as you said we can chat through the social media chats and see each other as we chat. Those too, indeed helps friends to be connected as if they aren't far from each other.
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Tokz
@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
7 Sep 17
Yes I have. As they say distance just make the love grow stronger.
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rebel_woman06
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
7 Sep 17
Yes, that is true. The moment they come for a vacation we will all be so excited to meet up and can be with one another the whole day, laughing , eating and catching up.
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Tokz
@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
7 Sep 17
@SIMPLYD that's what friends are for.
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Zinat Onifade
@happymuslimah1 (18)
•
7 Sep 17
You are lucky.It's been a while I heard from my close friends. The last time we had a good communication was when we saw last. Missing those days.
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rebel_woman06
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
8 Sep 17
but I know that when you have the chance to see each ther , it is always as you have never been away from each other for a very long time.
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vanny
@vandana7 (100257)
• India
7 Sep 17
Unfortunately, no. God blessed me with great friends. But I failed to keep in touch with them. I had financially very bad period. I thought they would pity me (they already were). Did not want their pity. So I chose not to be in touch with them. As things stand, they got married, and their surnames have changed. I can no longer be in touch with them.
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rebel_woman06
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
7 Sep 17
Oh Vanny. Why did you ey them gone just because of your financial difficulty on those times? You should just kep the connections without letting them knwo about it. No need otll them actually. If ever they learn from others, they might be of help to you. Yes, it's hard when they use their maried names.
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Sandy
@velvet53 (22534)
• Palisade, Colorado
21 Sep 17
Your close friendship really shines through. I had one real close friend from school but she passed away. My one first sister-in-law and I are still very close. I was able to see her and all of her family about 5 years ago.
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Sandy
@velvet53 (22534)
• Palisade, Colorado
22 Sep 17
@SIMPLYD I am very happy that we are still close. Just because I divorced her brother didn't meant things had to change between us.
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rebel_woman06
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
22 Sep 17
@velvet53 Of course, it doesn't have to be that way.
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rebel_woman06
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
21 Sep 17
Yes. I must say that the social media really helped us get connected so even if we didn't see one another in person for how many years, we still are the same friends whenever they come for a vacation here in the Philippines. That is is nice to hear that you are close with your sister-in-law. At least , you remained close even if you haven't seen each other for 5 years.
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Bojel
@jobelbojel (35514)
• Philippines
14 Sep 17
It is nice to see you with your friends. Friends are forever. Bless your friendship!
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rebel_woman06
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
15 Sep 17
Thank you. What about you, do you have a group of friends like this?
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rebel_woman06
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
17 Sep 17
@jobelbojel At least you are still connected to some of them.
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Bojel
@jobelbojel (35514)
• Philippines
15 Sep 17
@SIMPLYD My former colleagues. But not most of them. Tomorrow I will be meeting with one colleague.
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Anne Marie Guyer
@LeaPea2417 (37350)
• Toccoa, Georgia
19 Oct 17
That is great you all kept in touch. No, I lost touch with the ones I went to college with. I have not spoken to my best college friend in around 20 years and she only lives an hour or so away from me.
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rebel_woman06
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
20 Oct 17
Then maybe you can initiate by visiting her one time?That will re-ignite the friendship. It's so nice to have a friend to talk to whenever you feel like wanting a friend to listen to what you want out of your chest, other than your partner or family members.
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rebel_woman06
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
22 Oct 17
@LeaPea2417 At least you tried your best of keeping the connection. It's her loss, not yours anyway.
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Anne Marie Guyer
@LeaPea2417 (37350)
• Toccoa, Georgia
20 Oct 17
@SIMPLYD I always tried to keep in touch in the past with her. It got to where she didn't respond.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
7 Sep 17
My friends from college are spread out all over the world now, but we visit when we can. Many live in different parts of the US, too.
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rebel_woman06
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
8 Sep 17
That's good because you visit when you can. Friends need not be always together to. stay friend always. Its enough that they get to chat on social media and see each ones' pictures for updates of how you all look during the years you haven't seen each other.
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rebel_woman06
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
11 Sep 17
@DianneN Thank you. I feel the same way with you, my dear friend.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
11 Sep 17
@SIMPLYD That's so true! You have some wonderful longtime friends. I consider you a nice, new friend, too!
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Bhem
@JustBhem (70555)
• Davao, Philippines
10 Sep 17
My closest friends in High School are all in abroad working. My college friends were too busy because some of them work as a Police Man/Woman. And I have one friend, whom I thought is my best friend ignores me after I helped her with her long distance relationship boyfriend. After she got what she wants. I am no longer a friend for her. Only when she needs me.
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rebel_woman06
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
10 Sep 17
Do your friends woorking abroad, gets together with you and friends when they come o the Philippines for a vacation? me and my friends always do. The enjoyment and laughters we had is an incomparible happiness.
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rebel_woman06
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
11 Sep 17
@JustBhem They are true friends of yours.
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Bhem
@JustBhem (70555)
• Davao, Philippines
10 Sep 17
@SIMPLYD Yes, they always invite me for a get together though sometimes I can't go with them if sickness gets worst. But they sometimes message me and ask if how I'm doing with my session.
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Kandase
@Kandae11 (54986)
•
7 Sep 17
There are some friends that I lost touch with and would like to reconnect. That is the only reason why I joined FB
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rebel_woman06
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
7 Sep 17
That too was my primary reason for joining FB. Fb brings friends closer even ifey are actually far from one another.
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Darcy Nemo
@YrNemo (20255)
•
9 Sep 17
Many of my old friends are on Facebook. They would message me at times, and whenever I found those messages, I would answer.
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rebel_woman06
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
10 Sep 17
Don't you and your friends go out at times? But i guess you are all far from one another to be able to do that. I also have my batchmates from here. We would always gather in arestaurant whenever a btachmates who arrives from abroad wants a meet up. They too, are ver nice friends.
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rebel_woman06
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
11 Sep 17
@YrNemo Was there any time when you met them again?
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Darcy Nemo
@YrNemo (20255)
•
11 Sep 17
@SIMPLYD Many of us live too far from each other (different countries, or states) or too busy with our current commitments.
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Morning Girl
@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
11 Sep 17
True friendship knows no barriers I believe. I'm glad you were able to keep you friendship and this is because you are friends in the real sense of the word.
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rebel_woman06
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
14 Sep 17
Us being townmates, where they all have their parents' houses here, we can always gather.
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Oshy
@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
14 Sep 17
I love the way you keep your dear friends Rebel. You have a very full life with them..treasure it my friend. I no longer have any contact with school or otherwise friends, so sad..but that is life.
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rebel_woman06
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
15 Sep 17
I actually regretted not having joined then earlier. It was just in 2012, when I decided to join the reunion. It was then, I realized I missed a lot during their every 5 years homecoming at our school. I am so happy since then, whenever we meet. We meet every now and then when someone has a birthday.
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rebel_woman06
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
17 Sep 17
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Oshy
@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
15 Sep 17
@SIMPLYD Oh that is wonderful Rebel..making up for lost time now.
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LK2018
@Letranknight2015 (51938)
• Philippines
17 Oct 17
I don't have this kind of friends, but my mom does. It's hard to believe they're going to have a reunion after so many years. My last reunion with my classmates was back in 2013 I think. And with mylot friends was 2012 or 2010, i don't remember.
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rebel_woman06
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
18 Oct 17
Well, at least you have friends to reunite if you want it. See, your mom's friends is what makes her so active. It's one way of enjoying life to the fullest even if one is already old.
Thelma
@thelme55 (76971)
• Germany
7 Sep 17
Yes, I do have those kinds of friends. It is always fun to see each other every time I went home. Never forget the pasalubong and a get-together party at home or at the beach with karaoke.
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rebel_woman06
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
8 Sep 17
Yes, when a friend from abroad comes home, the friends will see to it that you all have a get together. And videoke is always in the midst of your gathering. ha ha ha
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rebel_woman06
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
10 Sep 17
@thelme55 I am happy for you,.
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Thelma
@thelme55 (76971)
• Germany
9 Sep 17
@SIMPLYD and I was always having fun with them.
ARM
@responsiveme (22926)
• India
14 Sep 17
Yes, school friends live far off but any chance we have of meeting...Time and distance melt away...It's yesterday once more
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rebel_woman06
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
15 Sep 17
But there is the facebook now. You can connect through it. Then , perhaps those near one another's place can meet. It is a very happy and exciting event, I swear.
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Purple Flower
@Purpleflower05 (132)
•
8 Sep 17
I do have friends whom we have lost contact due to distance. But thanks to social media we were able to reconnect and be updated with each other's lives again. However, despite the distance we still reconnect everytime we see each other and talk like we just talked yesterday. True friends should be treasured in our hearts forever.
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rebel_woman06
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
8 Sep 17
That is so nice to know. Indeed with the social media you become updated with one another. And when you see one another it seems that you they are just always here when you talk with each other.