Comments on: Five Ways to Keep A Friendship Going – Even Over Long Distance

By: melissa

melissa — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:27:57 +0000

I really enjoyed this article and emailed it to my dear gal pals Kim in Wisconsin, Amy in Colorado and Sandra in L.A. Also, this article reminded me of the closeness and bond I had with my best friend Kiley. Kiley and I had been best friends since we were 6 years old. Over the years through college, marriages, my divorce, her having children, me moving to California and her in Colorado, we always remained authentic. There could have been times when we didn’t talk for months because time got away from us, but she was the kind of friend, that when we did talk again it was like no time had passed. A few months ago we even sang “You’ve got a friend” (james taylor) to each other via skype!…and just giggled. Our text messages sometimes were “code” that only she and I would get and giggle at. Kiley would say “We are such dorks.” I am so happy, that despite the physical distance between us, we remained the truest of friends — “like peas in a pod” as many would say. After battling breast cancer for two years, less than a month ago it spread to her brain and she passed away two weeks ago. I dearly miss our CLOSE long-distance relationship; I miss answering the phone and hearing her say “You’re never going to believe this!” I miss calling her and without even a need to say hello, we just picked up our conversation “So, anyway, I had this crazy date…” Kiley I miss our friendship. Remember — no matter how far away your girlfriends are, keep them close to your heart.

By: shari

shari — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 07:29:23 +0000

Great Tips! One of my best friends lives only a half an hour a way from me, however being busy working moms we hardly ever meet - just the two of us! We have made a pact: As the seasons change four times a year we will meet for a special morning, afternoon or evening just the two of us! We spent our last morning walking the streets, seeing the sites and sitting in cafes of a city not far from both of us! It was great and the morning flew by. Now we are planning our second special day! She also always carries with her The Friendship Stone that I gave her! She knows even though we don't always see each other I am always thinking about her! It is a great reminder of our wonderful friendship!

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Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:37:32 +0000

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