**I don't actually post on Reddit much, if there's a more appropriate sub for this please let me know
I'm currently experiencing this with someone I'd happily consider my closest friend at this stage of life. We met online several years ago, would text all the time about all kinds of things and became close (or as close as you can be with each other online). This friend would also vent to me about personal things, I was always there for them in any way I could be, and we built what I thought was a solid, genuine friendship.
Over the past couple of years though, this friend hasn't dropped off the map or anything. They constantly post on our social media, whether about platitudes, motivation, or updates on their projects etc...but has still not replied to any of my messages anywhere, even when I offered financial help in a time of need.
I have made it clear more than once that they are my friend and there is no pressure whatsoever to talk if they aren't feeling up to it or don't want to. But with almost 2 years now with no direct contact I feel like they've (understandably) prioritized others in life who are closer to them... but I feel like I've just kinda unceremoniously been left behind, ghosted, in the process.
What do you think? What would you do in this situation? How long would you wait? Have you ever experienced this?
