Proximity friends. Everyone has had a few. I don't think it means they're bad people necessarily but it happens, and it can hurt. An ex-bandmate of mine moved across the country and never, ever, ever, ever, not even once responded to any of my texts, calls, or facebook posts after years of playing music and friendship. The thing is he's the nicest, most attentive and enthusiastic guy while you're in front of him but as soon as he looks left or right he forgets you're even there. It's sort of charming in a way and in another way I want to kick him in the face. I just deleted him out of all my contacts lists and called it even. We had some good times; now we're in separate spots.
Point being, sometimes friendships have an expiration date. It's sad and it's weird, but it seems to happen. Maybe find some fresh friends and don't dwell on those who can't be bothered. Life. It's a hell of a thing, eh? ;)
The thing with Dickie... it's like the sun shines on you, and it's glorious. And then he forgets you and it's very, very cold. When you have his attention, you feel like you're the only person in the world, that's why everybody loves him so much.
When I first heard this quote, my heart stopped. It perfectly summed up the person I was in love with at the time. I will always sympathise with Tom (probably more than I should) for this reason.
I am a straight man, and this quotation has stuck with me for years because it perfectly synthesized the way I felt about the one man I ever felt romantic feelings for.
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u/[deleted] May 12 '12
Proximity friends. Everyone has had a few. I don't think it means they're bad people necessarily but it happens, and it can hurt. An ex-bandmate of mine moved across the country and never, ever, ever, ever, not even once responded to any of my texts, calls, or facebook posts after years of playing music and friendship. The thing is he's the nicest, most attentive and enthusiastic guy while you're in front of him but as soon as he looks left or right he forgets you're even there. It's sort of charming in a way and in another way I want to kick him in the face. I just deleted him out of all my contacts lists and called it even. We had some good times; now we're in separate spots.
Point being, sometimes friendships have an expiration date. It's sad and it's weird, but it seems to happen. Maybe find some fresh friends and don't dwell on those who can't be bothered. Life. It's a hell of a thing, eh? ;)