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Old 11-27-2022, 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Aces4 View Post
I’d save the shame bit, people are entitled to their emotions when a good friend moves away. Losing a good friend to a distant move is like dealing with a death. You may cross paths again when visiting and FaceTime but the whole dynamic of the friendship has changed, there’s no more hanging out with together, socializing at functions…. it’s over.

I’d let your friends grieve and not blame it on jealously. You’re moving to Florida, not some exotic location.
I was going to basically say the same thing.
They’re sad to see you go.
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