I grew up with an old friend from the middle east and I spoke to him after a long long time yesterday. We talked for like an hour. Feels so good to be in touch again..
He’s expecting a baby this month and I am so happy for him. I hope our friendship will keep growing.
Good old friends are hard to find nowadays. 
Does anybody else feel that way ?
You know, I wish I could be like you. I think I'm a "people person" but somehow I forget people after a while. It's like I can't relate to people anymore once I'm out of touch and meet them again after a while. Quite unfortunately I've grown detatched to many wonderful people over the years.
Interestingly, I am not a people's person yet I have got many friends. But when i can't keep a track of myself, forget about others :--( . However, I am so lucky to have friends who always remember me. Since , most of them are married or are about to get married, they do phone me or write to me from time to time. And yes, its a wonderful feeling if its just pure friendship and nothing more.
I got a letter from one posted in Siachen and he is getting married in December. Its just such a good feeling to see your friends happy. While another friend in Australia is still waiting for her visa to get back to her husband in US :-( . Some are happy, some of them are facing the regular drama at their in-laws. Its a strange world out there. But its always good to know that there are still people who care for you. ANd if you can't give them anything atleast listening to their woes or sharing their happiness and sorrows is one way to show that you care too.
Old friends are always very special indeed :k: I have this one friend who i used to fight with all the time while he was here. Ever since he moved back to pakistan, we’ve become so close its lovely…
Roman,
I appreciate your honesty and I think some guys are just like that. They just get too involved with work and other things around them to notice what "real" friends are all about. My mission has always been to do good to others and live upto a good friendship. Hopefully, they will reciprocate and continue to enrich your lives, even if they get married and move on with their lives. I think its equally important for spouses to continue to enjoy the friends and friendships of their significant others. Spouses need to understand that just like them, their partners may have friends from their past and may wish to continue their long time friendships.
I, personally find it hard to just "let go" of good friends. Even if they are too busy in their lives. Thats why it feels real good for "me" to touch base with them and to continue to share our lives and grow together.
Do stay in touch with old buddies. It's never too late...
^ i think some guys are better at staying in touch than girls...
most of my married female friends have gotten busy with their own lives and dont get time to see friends (except for one but thats cus her hubby is usually out of the country)
i think it depends on ur personality and how willing u r to make an effort. It's awesome if people can stay good friends "forever" but i think thats all quite dependant on time and situations haina :)
I think I am more close to my friends now than I ever was before, just because I live so far away from them. It has taught me to appreciate them more I guess. In any case, this particular guy friend used to be my very first crush for many years during my singlehood days and so I have a special friendship and liking towards him. We are also real close family friends, so its not like I can ever lose touch with him.
Its just that I know that we have now moved on with our lives, but to stay in touch gives me a new and fresh insight into our friendship.
In either case, it was great talking to him...
I am horrible at keeping in touch. I hardly speak to any of my high school friends any more. My college friends (most of my closest friends) I speak to only occasionally. It must seem like I don’t care. But it’s not that at all. I’m just bad about picking up a phone (also kind of afraid of disturbing people out of the blue).
That sounds really sad 
It’s a good thing that I have friends who love me despite my neglect and make sure we all keep in touch. It’s great to reconnect.
^ Sahar, you sound just like me. The wonderful people that I am still friends with is only because they make the effort to call or get together with my lazy behind. I am really bad with picking up the phone just to say hello.
It's great to hear from long lost friends though, a good four hour catching up over a few cups of tea can be so refreshing.
i only have two friends here and neither of them are college or highschool friends... the one good friend i was talking about has moved away, sadly
Sahar, im like that too. If the person is not here or not contactable by email, i lose in touch. Which is quite sad..
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If the person is not here or not contactable by email, i lose in touch. Which is quite sad..
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This is actually a very normal occurance. Don't lose too much sleep over it.
^ shukriya.. i thought i was going nuts
^ But it's weird to think that those people who were so much a part of our lives (and are still so much a part of who we are) suddenly have no place.
^ thats the scary bit.. i always get depressed when thoughts like that come to mind. I mean, there were times when i'd pray for these people day in day out.. and now...tsk
Not really
yeah having true friends who not only stay in touch but always care is so so rare!
I've never taken my friends for granted and those that have been the same with me are not allowed to ever forget how much they mean to me. :)
I have been able to get back with some old friends, but there were some that seemed to have changed so much- they felt like complete strangers.
i kinda like letting go of friends, for some reason.
get this feeling of exhilaration, each time, jab bhee kisee koa kaatttee hoon yaa koee choot jaata hay.
jaan chooti is what i think each time.
its sad but sometimes i feel i still havent learnt the difference btw a friend and a non-friend.
any one ever felt like this?
kay you dont really know what friendship is about or who or why to connect up with someone?
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*Originally posted by Roman: *
You know, I wish I could be like you. I think I'm a "people person" but somehow I forget people after a while. It's like I can't relate to people anymore once I'm out of touch and meet them again after a while. Quite unfortunately I've grown detatched to many wonderful people over the years.
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You are the rule, not exception Roman bhai. Hey, but look at the bright side, you got us.
Long time friendship...
woah
i know one girl. we used to be good friends... but we also had so many fights.. so many fights...i didnt even have that many wit ma family :D .. and there were a time we didnt even talk for a year...n stil now i dont talk to her that much.. but i still miss her... n i know she also miss me... i wanna contact her... last time i spoke to her.. she told me she doesnt expect anythin from me.. n i got so sad.. the way she said it...
anyway hey its a sweet thread.