When I say 'like' I don't mean in a romantic way. And the reason why this person has not made contact may have nothing to do with you at all. You just don't know the reason because it's impossible to know what's going on inside a person's head. Would you still be open to hearing from him/her despite the communication gap? Would you like / not like the person any less? This is a hypothetical scenario.
2007-10-12 16:35:58 · 5 answers · asked by ~ 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
First Lady, Your first sentence is important. Yes, it would depend on those two things. I think sometimes ppl enter and exit our lives for a reason - maybe they'll return - but whatever the length of time and depending on the impact they've made - well that can leave an impression. There have been quite a few ppl that I've lost touch with and it leaves me with a bag of mixed feelings. I think it's why I'm so extra cautious when meeting ppl and in who I allow in my social circle. It's a horrible feeling to invest time in a relationship only to have the person as you say 'walk away.' Friendship is free. The only cost is a phone call, a stamp or time spent with the person. But some ppl don't value it as much or their priorities are all over the place. It's amazing how for some ppl they can't even pick up the phone to say hi for five minutes. They have plenty of time to do so -- there are 365 days in a year.
2007-10-14 20:23:49 · update #1
I guess it would depend on if I actually knew the person and was friends with them or if I just knew of someone I liked. From experience, I've had friends walk out of my life and I've never known why, if it was my fault, their thing or what. I'd still love to know the reasons to this day. It bothers me because I'll always wonder if it was something I did. I still like the people and would love to hear from them again.
2007-10-12 16:45:53 · answer #1 · answered by First Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a Navy retiree. So I've been in & lost contact with lots of shipmates and their families through the years, sometimes as long as 9 or more years. Whenever we get back in contact with each other it is as if we hadn't been out of touch at all. And we know it will happen again, but that doesn't prevent us from enjoying the time we have together, so why be bitter or angry over something out of your control? Seek solace in the fact that U had contact with that person & if they come back into your life - great! If they don't get back in caontact, then cherish the memory of the good times U spent together & forget the bad times.
2007-10-15 18:07:04 · answer #2 · answered by Andy K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a hypothetical scenario that I can relate to. I miss someone (in the non-romantic way) very much, and I, too, have no clue as to why. I really feel like I need some closure on that. I don't like the person less....I just want to know what the problem is.
2007-10-12 23:42:51 · answer #3 · answered by Holiday Magic 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
i don't think i'd be offended, and i would be open to communication again if they made contact. Why not, as you say no one knows what is going on inside anothers head. I would not judge them nor their decision, for better or worse. I might even feel complimented that i came to mind, if it were a long time.
2007-10-13 00:18:07 · answer #4 · answered by ferochira 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just think "Such is life, so be it"
2007-10-12 23:45:38 · answer #5 · answered by stellamay 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋