How to Disappear from Their Lives

First, I must warn you:

this is how you disappear from them.

They'll never disappear

from your heart.

Second, this requires a lot of

effort from you,

and zero from them.

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It's not your fault.

You're just a good friend.

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Decide to

move just a little too far

from them.

Have a tearful goodbye.

Say you'll

keep in touch

and stay friends forever.

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Once you've moved,

be sure to

stay connected.

Video calls.

Messages via social media.

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In the beginning,

it will all go well.

You'll think

you can make this work.

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Eventually, their messages

will become shorter and

more vague.

All of a sudden,

everyone is too busy,

even when you need them most.

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Drag this on for a while,

even though it hurts

every time you see

how little you mean to them.

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As a last-ditch effort

to make amends,

go on a trip

to see them.

You'll see everything has changed.

Nothing is like it was.

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It's over.

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Go home,

try to move on without them.

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It's not working, is it?

You still think about them

all the time.

All the fun memories.

All the jokes you shared.

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Well, guess what?

It's done.

You've vanished from them.

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I warned you:

this wouldn't be easy.

They'll always be

in your heart.