tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post4620558428277441957..comments2024-03-11T06:22:36.107+00:00Comments on angloyankophile: Expat Talk: When Friends LeaveAngloyankophilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13798135990583648390noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-88291688742800075182016-10-13T16:54:10.887+01:002016-10-13T16:54:10.887+01:00So, so, so much!So, so, so much!Emma Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06657634570935308707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-14488050100615761762016-10-12T09:48:54.506+01:002016-10-12T09:48:54.506+01:00Thank you, Marcella! Yes, you're right - it *d...Thank you, Marcella! Yes, you're right - it *does* feel like a breakup. It's interesting to see which friends we choose to go the extra mile (sometimes literally) to stay in touch with though!Angloyankophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13798135990583648390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-30941240688576249512016-10-12T09:48:16.383+01:002016-10-12T09:48:16.383+01:00There are a lot of goodbyes, Sarah - you've hi...There are a lot of goodbyes, Sarah - you've hit the nail on the head! I'm also really grateful for the friends I've made here who are staying put (at least, for the forseeable future). I never thought I'd have the support network that I do today, and I shouldn't forget it, either!Angloyankophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13798135990583648390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-88646031008756734252016-10-12T09:46:16.680+01:002016-10-12T09:46:16.680+01:00I agree that it happens in London a lot, Jasmin! E...I agree that it happens in London a lot, Jasmin! Even if my US friends don't move back, I often know British friends who decide to move out of London and it means that we see each other far less often ... particularly if they have kids and it's easier for me to travel up/down to see them. I didn't know your sister lived here too?!Angloyankophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13798135990583648390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-25155167771403830622016-10-12T09:45:16.782+01:002016-10-12T09:45:16.782+01:00I know what you mean, Charlie. One of my best frie...I know what you mean, Charlie. One of my best friends lives in San Diego and we often trade emails where we describe our "perfect day" together i.e. curled up on the couch sipping hot chocolate and talking about EVERYTHING under the sun and laughing our heads off! It makes me *that* much more appreciative of the reunions we do get to have.Angloyankophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13798135990583648390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-91921741261239002122016-10-12T09:43:54.083+01:002016-10-12T09:43:54.083+01:00So true, Honey! xxSo true, Honey! xxAngloyankophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13798135990583648390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-27929394634456531172016-10-12T09:43:43.203+01:002016-10-12T09:43:43.203+01:00I think you're right about treasuring those me...I think you're right about treasuring those memories ... I have an expat friend who once told me that she doesn't bother making friends with other expats because she knows that they'll leave eventually and she doesn't want to invest in those friendships, which I think is so sad! You miss out on connecting with some great people that way.Angloyankophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13798135990583648390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-75391537463010128482016-10-12T09:42:44.147+01:002016-10-12T09:42:44.147+01:00I'm sure you feel the same way, Nano, especial...I'm sure you feel the same way, Nano, especially in Japan, where the cultural differences (I'd assume) are much more "felt" ... I'm not articulating myself very well here, but I hope you'll know what I mean! Angloyankophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13798135990583648390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-45124111005597318842016-10-12T01:52:44.711+01:002016-10-12T01:52:44.711+01:00Beautiful post :) I totally know what you mean, i...Beautiful post :) I totally know what you mean, it feels like a breakup when they leave. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12410438534874288478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-51843627535135765302016-10-11T19:47:36.471+01:002016-10-11T19:47:36.471+01:00I feel this. As an expat, some of my closest frien...I feel this. As an expat, some of my closest friends I've made in the UK have also been expats (not only from home, but from all over the world). That means they are always leaving, though! Sometimes I feel like being an expat is a constant stream of goodbyes. (Also...I SO get the always-a-little-too-enthusiastic thing).Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17250737910029222433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-62158081107587096122016-10-11T19:42:17.631+01:002016-10-11T19:42:17.631+01:00This is like my worst thing as I love living in Lo...This is like my worst thing as I love living in London but I feel like everyone is so transient that I find friendship so hard - prompting my recent post. My sister is moving back next year too and I'm not happy about it!<br /><br /><a href="http://jasmincharlotte.com" rel="nofollow">Jasmin Charlotte </a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01910534630323948838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-70589115802903509192016-10-11T15:13:07.758+01:002016-10-11T15:13:07.758+01:00I think I've commented on here before about ho...I think I've commented on here before about how much I miss some of my closest friends because they live abroad. Despite talking to them every day, sometimes only a hug or a glass of red with them is the only thing I want. Last night I watched the episode of Parks & Rec where Ann moves away and it resonated with me so much. I've always said that I'm basically Leslie Knope, too!<br />Cx<br /><a href="http://www.charliedistracted.com" rel="nofollow">Charlie, Distracted</a> charlieninhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11227587112751201049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-73337657501219184922016-10-11T09:25:49.071+01:002016-10-11T09:25:49.071+01:00Totally agree 100% dear. It's always hard to l...Totally agree 100% dear. It's always hard to let go, but it's also hard being the one who went away. <br />But the beautiful thing about leaving, is that you get to really harness the friendships that matter! Enjoy the memories darling! <br /><br />Honey x <a href="http://www.thegirlnextshore.com" rel="nofollow">The Girl Next Shore</a><br />Honey @ The Girl Next Shorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01159337741924028340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-58344466800864280982016-10-11T07:23:52.055+01:002016-10-11T07:23:52.055+01:00I have the opposite problem, I'm a Brit who...I have the opposite problem, I'm a Brit who's friends have all moved away for work (okay, mostly to other places in the UK but really far away hard to reach ones - who knew the Isle of Scilly were so expensive to get to?!). So I feel your pain in a way! Just got to treasure the memories :-). Daniellehttp://www.escapingessex.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-53054792435288073392016-10-11T06:46:39.892+01:002016-10-11T06:46:39.892+01:00I don't think there is an expat who wouldn'...I don't think there is an expat who wouldn't resonate with your story, Jamie. It is hard to be out there and make new friends everywhere you go, and it's even harder letting them go when time comes. I find, that's the hardest part of expat life.Nano @ #TravelWithNanoBhttp://www.travelwithnanob.comnoreply@blogger.com