It's a silent pandemic. And it will get worse. I'm trying to be aware of that and keep my focus on creating long-lasting relationships. I can't plan sudden impacts, though, like my daughter moving in with me. I lost a lot of relationships due to that, as not everyone is able or wants to adapt to my new responsibilities and changed schedules. I got to know new people, of course, from school. And they're nice. But I don't know them for 5-10 years. It's not the same.
My best and most present friend is now someone who lived here for a few years, and then moved to Serbia. We talk via voice messages, so we don't have scheduling issues. Funny enough, those are among the best conversations I have ever had.
I fully agree.
The relationships are getting shorter. These days, it is rare that people have known each other for years and years, seen the changes in each other, gone through the hard times, smiled with the good times. Relationships for the young seem only there when convenient - but that isn't how friendships work.
It reminds me of playing games with one of my brothers in Australia. We would play and chat about all things. I miss that part of it - even though I don't miss gaming.