A good friend moved to another city,i hate separation.
By Mr.Yang
@jefferson126 (3270)
Shenzhen, China
September 17, 2023 8:17pm CST
Yesterday a good and close friend of mine moved to another city,it would take 2hours by coach from his new flat to my place.I didn't have a private car in this ciy.Coach or train is available transportation.We are good friend,there are around 10 million people in this city,but i only had very few real good friend here.Maybe you feel 2hours away is not far.However,the coach set off one time every an hour,plus wait time at coach station,I have to spend 3.5hours reaching his place.A commute will take 7hours.God,how sad the long distance is.We clearly knew we will seldom meet since yesterday.We knew each other over three years,and get along well with each other.Now it's time to separate.I hated separation and feel very sad at each separation.Though i felt happy he got a higher pay job at another city,he left here for better job.I wish him a bright career,But almost i lost him.Anyway we have to get used to separation.Nobody can stay with you always other than family.
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@kaylachan (69661)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
18 Sep 23
Seperation is a part of life. Technology makes life a little easier. So, you can keep in touch if you want.
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@jefferson126 (3270)
• Shenzhen, China
18 Sep 23
Yes,we can chat on video,or Wechat App,but a real gathering is not easy any more.He will have better career and earn more at that city,best wish to him.
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@kareng (59111)
• United States
19 Sep 23
@jefferson126 True and who knows? You may get an opportunity in that city very soon as well!!
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@jefferson126 (3270)
• Shenzhen, China
18 Sep 23
We can chat on the phone,or video chat,but don't know when we can have a real meeting.I felt sad there are less real friends in this city.but no choice,everyone is chasing better future,i can understand his going for a better career.
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@jefferson126 (3270)
• Shenzhen, China
19 Sep 23
@kareng ,My friend is far younger than me,i am 42 old,don't wanna change job at my age.But he is younger,he had ambitions to chase bright future.Btw,in our country,above age of 40 is not easy to find good job. Age is curx for career here.
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@much2say (55601)
• Los Angeles, California
18 Sep 23
There is a separation in distance, but hopefully your friendship will always remain. There will be much to look forward to when you do have the chance to visit each other . . . maybe you could even meet half way! In the meantime, as Kayla mentioned, you can still contact each other thanks to any of our devices . . . even daily!
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@jefferson126 (3270)
• Shenzhen, China
18 Sep 23
It's sure our friendship will keep existing despite separation,I look forward to meeting with him again.thanks for caring words.
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@much2say (55601)
• Los Angeles, California
20 Sep 23
@jefferson126 In fact, the situation might even make your friendship stronger! I hope you can meet up with your friend soon!
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@jefferson126 (3270)
• Shenzhen, China
20 Sep 23
@much2say ,i am not sure whether our friendship become stronger,one thing is for sure that our meeting is not as much as before.
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@jefferson126 (3270)
• Shenzhen, China
18 Sep 23
For sure higher salary motivated him leave here for another city,if i have same higher income chance,i will go to another city as well.After all,earning our living is primary.
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@1creekgirl (41424)
• United States
18 Sep 23
I'm so sorry for both of you. We have a good friend who lives about 800 miles from us now. We talk on the phone and text, but we miss her. Hoping she'll come back for a visit sometime. She'll have to fly, it would take about 14 hours to drive.
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@1creekgirl (41424)
• United States
19 Sep 23
@jefferson126 Thank you very much. Maybe you and your friend will get to visit soon.
@jefferson126 (3270)
• Shenzhen, China
19 Sep 23
@1creekgirl ,We had dinner and drunk together last Friday,the day before he left here.It's unlikely we can gather soon,I congratulated he had a better career.
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@jefferson126 (3270)
• Shenzhen, China
18 Sep 23
I totally understand you miss her.Real meeting is different from video or phone meeting.800miles is a long distance,Flight is better option for sure.Wish yous can gather soon.
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@Deepizzaguy (102799)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
18 Sep 23
That is a fact of life other than family separation from friends is a part of life.
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@Deepizzaguy (102799)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
18 Sep 23
@jefferson126 You are right.
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@jefferson126 (3270)
• Shenzhen, China
18 Sep 23
Friends are a part of life,but real friend is too few.I valued each real friend.feel sad about going of each friend.
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@RebeccasFarm (89882)
• Arvada, Colorado
18 Sep 23
I am so sorry. I hope one day you can meet again soon.
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@jefferson126 (3270)
• Shenzhen, China
19 Sep 23
Thanks for caring words,lady.Maybe we can meet when he had business trip at this city.
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@LadyDuck (471500)
• Switzerland
19 Sep 23
@jefferson126 - I know, travelling is expensive, but you know you will see your friend time by time.
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@jefferson126 (3270)
• Shenzhen, China
19 Sep 23
He will came to visit me in future,but not often,the cost of time is not small, both of us cannot afford frequent meeting.
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@jefferson126 (3270)
• Shenzhen, China
11 Oct 23
yes,for example,go to his city for business trip,but that chance is not often.
@JESSY3236 (19949)
• United States
19 Sep 23
Yeah it's always sad when someone moves away.
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@jefferson126 (3270)
• Shenzhen, China
20 Sep 23
Unitl now,I made many good friends,they suddenly enter my life,and one day suddenly left.Although we still can communicate with each other by devices.but the feeling is different if they stay in same city with me.Last year one of my classmate left for another province.anyway,wish they were going well wherever.
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@nela13 (58667)
• Portugal
13 Oct 23
@jefferson126 You must keep a good mindset about it, despite you don't see each other so often you are still friends and that is what matters.
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@jefferson126 (3270)
• Shenzhen, China
13 Oct 23
Not every weekend we are available,in fact,most of weekends we are not available,we just can meet at holiday,thanks for your good will.
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@freelancermariagrace (27970)
• Philippines
18 Sep 23
I have separation anxiety. 7 hours is long, but I am happy that he has a better job.
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@freelancermariagrace (27970)
• Philippines
20 Sep 23
@jefferson126 Likewise. Taking the cab is expensive here. I hope you will be able to find a way to see your friend without spending too much on transpo :)
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@jefferson126 (3270)
• Shenzhen, China
21 Sep 23
@freelancermariagrace ,thanks for good intention,it's nice of you .
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@jefferson126 (3270)
• Shenzhen, China
19 Sep 23
The separation anxiety indicated you value feeling and friends,it's nice of you.We had another way that taking a taxi to his place,the journey by taxi just take 4hours.But taxi cost above twice money as much as coach.
We won't choose taxi.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
19 Sep 23
@jefferson126 Life has its ups and downs for all of us.
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@jefferson126 (3270)
• Shenzhen, China
19 Sep 23
Sure,lady,i hate separating,But no choice,separation is a part of life.Everyone will face separation which is inevitable in our life.
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@jefferson126 (3270)
• Shenzhen, China
9 Oct 23
yes,we can use video,but video can't replace real meeting,
@RebeccasFarm (89882)
• Arvada, Colorado
11 Oct 23
Did you get to talk or text and see your friend yet?
