#79869 - transient friends

[Whistler]

http://theboard.byu.edu/questions/79869/

I can sympathize. Most of my favorite college-time friends have moved away. Tally suggests making friends with people in your ward even though they might move away soon. I think you could also try to meet people a different way (maybe through a class at the Provo rec center or a library meetup?). I also use the Internet to keep in touch with friends I already have (not quite as good as in-person but better than nothing!). Also, middle-aged people with kids might actually be worth getting to know! XD

[mic0]

http://theboard.byu.edu/questions/79869/
Also, middle-aged people with kids might actually be worth getting to know!

You're such a kidder!!

[vorpal blade]

Recently I've seen in several different places a thought that has really struck me. I cannot say it as well as I heard it, but the thought in my own words is this: Do not feel sorry for me that my former friends and family have left me or have gone on. Rejoice that for a time I experienced their love and companionship in my life.

Tally M's answer was very good.

[Katya]

http://theboard.byu.edu/questions/79869/

I can sympathize. Most of my favorite college-time friends have moved away. Tally suggests making friends with people in your ward even though they might move away soon. I think you could also try to meet people a different way (maybe through a class at the Provo rec center or a library meetup?). I also use the Internet to keep in touch with friends I already have (not quite as good as in-person but better than nothing!).

I agree (and I sympathize, too). Honestly, most of the friends I still have from my early 20s are from the Board, because that ultimately proved a stronger bond than knowing people through wards or classes or neighborhoods.