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#79869 - transient friends

Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2014 4:39 pm
by 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

Re: #79869 - transient friends

Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2014 5:20 pm
by mic0
Whistler wrote:http://theboard.byu.edu/questions/79869/
Also, middle-aged people with kids might actually be worth getting to know!
You're such a kidder!!

Re: #79869 - transient friends

Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2014 10:39 am
by 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.

Re: #79869 - transient friends

Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2014 11:38 am
by Katya
Whistler wrote: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.