I lost track with a friend, and it bothered me. I reached out again and again with no success. After lots of thought, I realized that I probably disappointed that friend. I wasn't able to live up to her expectations for me. Why did that happen? Basically it happened because life pulled me in lots of ways that didn't include this friend. I wish we could have found a place for our friendship--a place that both of us could live up to, but factors such as distance, family needs, work and priorities hasn't allow that so far. I still have hope that will change, but I've accepted the fact that it may not change.
As life moves on, friendships are challenged. Some pass the test of time and others don't. We can only do our best to try to retain and nurture the friendships that matter to us. Onward.
