My high school best friend and I drifted apart in college. Nothing toxic, just time and space and life. We reconnected a few years ago, she came to visit and we chat occasionally.  She just had a baby and we just live different lives so I don't think we'll ever be as close as we once were, but it's good to know that no matter how long we go without seeing each other, I have a friend for life.

I had a falling out with a college friend. The whole thing was really toxic. It's been about 16 years and we've been at mutual friends' weddings over the years (cordial and fine) but recently, we were at a mutual friend's baby shower and were seated next to each other. We had a lot of laughs and it was great to remember the good times. We didn't address our former issues, and we won't see each other again soon, but I'm glad we had that moment to sort of, leave on a good note.

Oh yay! What great vibes for the end of the week! So glad you acted on that instinct and just went for it. 

I have a feeling most people with friendships that have come and gone wish they could go back and start it up again. It's just always so awkward to make that first move if your assumption is that that friend doesn't want anything to do with you anymore. 

A few weeks back (maybe months tbh, what is time) I wrote about a friendship break up and how from my perspective, I'm not sure what happened. It's been about three years since I've seen her.  So much has happened, a pandemic, engagements, a wedding (hers, obviously). 

So I pulled a Carrie Bradshaw and wrote about her. And toyed with the idea of sending it to her but I was terrified. Because it could either go great, or she will call the police because I am a psycho. 

Thankfully it went well! She asked to meet for dinner. And I thought "eh, we won't really go" but we did. 

We met for dinner and it was like nothing happened while also acknowledging how much time has passed. We caught up and had so much to talk about. I walked away from it feeling like something had changed, and for the best. It reminded me why we were friends, why I loved her so much, and how much fun we had together. 

A Friendship Make Up