Is it normal to lose contact with high school friends?
It’s not all that common for high school friends to remain in touch if they leave the area for college or work. Among some cultures, people are less likely to leave home, so their friendships may remain intact, although they usually develop very different interests and schedules.
What to do when your friend leaves your school?
Be supportive of the move.
- Listen if your friend needs to talk. He or she may feel stressed, sad, or otherwise upset about the coming move.
- Even if you’re sad your friend is moving, try to express genuine happiness for him or her. Wish your friend good luck on his or her big move.
Do school friends stay forever?
Not usually. Sometimes one or two will become long-term friends, but not always, and definitely not most of them. People change once they are out of school. They grow and develop, meet different people, and get different lives.
What do you do when your daughter’s best friend moves away?
Comfort your child and let her know she’s not alone in how she feels. Explain to her that everyone has or at some point will suffer the loss of a friend. Give her time to feel her pain and reassure her the pain and sadness she is feeling will lessen over time.
Why is it bad to lose friends?
The important part of losing friends is acceptance. You don’t need to stay friends with everyone you ever met to prove a point. You learn your lessons, maybe help each other become different people and move on in life with nothing but good wishes for each other. Totally fine if you hate them also.
Why do I not have a best friend?
Not Having One Best Friend Is Perfectly Normal Not everyone has a best friend in life, and that’s okay. Some people have several close friends that give them love and support, but none of which they would consider a best friend. You should never push or hurry a friendship because each one has their own unique pace.
How do you comfort a child who misses a friend?
Acknowledge their feelings by saying something like, “I hear that you really miss your friends.” Also let them know how you feel, too. You won’t be putting any thoughts into their head. Most likely they’ve already been thinking or feeling this way and you’ve just made it OK for them to express their grief.