Logan - love your insightful and thoughtful comments - always. I hear you - I do.

As I've left the US - I decided to keep the ones who are also putting in the effort (as you're doing with your move).

Thanks for reminding me about those who may struggle mentally with doing so - I will keep it in mind. Although from the ones I've seen, they are mostly friends who just want friends for the moment while you can fill a need they have at that moment. By observing who surrounds them and how they describe other friendships, I've learned to see who just wants a friend for the moment. I'm okay with that.

As long as I see their expectations early - I save myself the hurt and disappointment. Not always possible...but try I do! ;-)

In my younger years- I was such a giver - such a "dive in and give it all you've got because I just love people" LOL - but I'm a bit tired and realize I'm different now. I can't do the petty talk for too long, and I value my time so much more now.

Funny how life changes us as we get older...but I love these changes.

Thanks for your encouraging comment - you are a friend I've been so privileged to have met. Thanks for the time you've invested in ours - I'm grateful for you! 🧡🧡