Yesterday, I got a message from a friend after what appeared to be an eternity. We last talked when she was in Pakistan way over a year ago. She had plans to settle abroad with her family. After that, she disappeared for what seemed like forever.
I was surprised to see her message. Yet, I was in no hurry to respond. Sadly, I somewhat lose respect for friends who cleanly disappear for ages and do not bother to get in touch with the people they call friends. I am sure they have their reasons, or lame excuses, or laziness as I would hastily interpret. But we need friends when we need them.
A few other dependable good close friends of mine have similarly gone bizarre at keeping in touch. I understand things can change and lives can become different, rearranging one's priorities. But it does not give the simple sweet excuse to go offline till one wishes, and then make a sudden reappearance to casually inquire what the other person has been up to.
Treasuring the cheerful moments and smiles that we once shared, I wish them all happiness. But I choose not to be hurt by their disappearances any more.
"People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they are not on your road does not mean they are lost."
ReplyDelete- Dalai Lama