Long-distance friendships
On this trip i've been able to re-connect with so many wonderful people. It's an unavoidable consequence of the lifestyle i've chosen in the last few years that i cannot be geographically close to all of the people that i would like to be. This has never been more true than in Brazil, due to both the distance and the relatively high travel costs. Yet here there is an interesting paradox - it's because of my choices that i have been able to meet so many inspiring, supportive and intelligent people in so many diverse places.
In many ways i sense this is easier for my 'AIESEC friends' than my school/uni friends, since they are much more used to this arrangement in their own lives. At the same time, i still feel that the latter remain incredibly supportive and understanding of my choices. And overall it's been really lovely to feel that, with so many of my friendships, the connection is not weakened by distance and the passing of time.
I remember that when i was preparing to leave for university, my Dad told me that i should not expect to be able to maintain many of my friendships, as my friends and i grew up, made different choices, and moved in different directions. I'm so happy that i (or, we) have managed to prove his prediction wrong =)
To my friends everywhere, thanks for always being 'there' =)
In many ways i sense this is easier for my 'AIESEC friends' than my school/uni friends, since they are much more used to this arrangement in their own lives. At the same time, i still feel that the latter remain incredibly supportive and understanding of my choices. And overall it's been really lovely to feel that, with so many of my friendships, the connection is not weakened by distance and the passing of time.
I remember that when i was preparing to leave for university, my Dad told me that i should not expect to be able to maintain many of my friendships, as my friends and i grew up, made different choices, and moved in different directions. I'm so happy that i (or, we) have managed to prove his prediction wrong =)
To my friends everywhere, thanks for always being 'there' =)
posted by Rob at
8:09 PM
5 Comments:
But all of your friends are more then invited to come to Brazil!!!
i relate sooo much to this post. i am finding it very hard to keep my school friends close, it's like they see me as this wandering, lost soul who is basically running away from something. i make so much effort not to let them slip away but sometimes i just get tired of it.
btw - i keep hearing the same thing your dad says from a lot of people older than myself... they say it kicks in when people start having kids... so let's see once we're there :)
except when your bad distant friends don't keep skype dates ... I am sorry for digitally standing you up darling ... begging forgiveness and another chance ;)
Huggles from Zurich ... xxx
It's tough for sure but it surely can overcome.
Challenging occurs but the ultimate feeling of overcome those are much more memorable.
Not distance at heart, i believe.
You always have me and I know I always have you.
That keeps us alive and survive here.
Love always,
xox
There is also an advantage to long-distance friendhips..you can see a person in 1 week in 2 different countries :)
You have to love that!
Beijos por los dos :)
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