“Oh, my gosh, a best friend moving away can be more painful than a breakup with a boyfriend,” therapist Caroline Madden said.
is notoriously difficult in adulthood, which might be why it’s so disheartening when a close friend moves away.
“I moved far away from my best friends, and living in NYC, I’ve seen so many friends move away as we all began to have children,” she said. “As we get older, people relocate for jobs, partners, to be closer to family or simply a change of scenery.” How do you ensure that you and your friend don’t drift? Below, Gerst and other therapists share their advice for staying close despite physical distance.Chances are if you’re feeling uneasy about this upheaval, your friend is, too. But it can’t hurt to remind them that you want to stay close and maintain your friendship in spite of the geographic divide, Gerst said.
“Be the first one to call them on their birthday,” Madden said. “Real friends pick up the phone and sing happy birthday off tune.”Inevitably, your friend is going to make new friends in their new hometown. Try your hardest not to feel an unfriendly case of FOMO. Are you one of those people who lag like crazy when responding to texts? Your friend probably already knows this, but hey, can’t hurt to remind them that any slow response isn’t indicative of how you feel about them.
“Have a weekend girls’ trip or guys’ trip that becomes a tradition each year,” she said. “Maybe you go somewhere fun like Napa or Vegas each year, and you use the distance away as an opportunity to start a new fun trip tradition.”Invite your long-distance buddy to friend get-togethers, even if they're not likely to come. When you do plan to see each other in person, try not to fret too much about whether it will be awkward.
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