Sakoku

Friendship fallout is not new as we get older. When we were young, we shared a lot of things together -- time, food and even bed -- the kind of bond that we may not necessarily have with our family members. As time passes by, people generally change. Friendship unfortunately changes too. All the years and experiences we had with our friends eventually become distant memories. If not maintained well, the course of nature would undoubtedly lead to the death of a friendship. I was once left by a meaningful friendship. A friend of mine walked away -- unannounced. It was tragic but maybe at that point of time, it was necessary. I didn't understand much on the circumstances of it but a few years later, I walked away from a toxic friendship. It felt good. What really transpired such bold decision? As a person, it is an acquired nature to feel appreciated. It is understandable that as we get older, our priority changes but a meaningful friendship should be in our priority list regardless of how busy our life is. Otherwise, it may not truly be meaningful at all. I walked away from a friendship once because I felt unappreciated and I may be walking away from another should I feel the same.