Friendship goodbyes are hard. What do you even say when you’re happy for someone, but also really going to miss them?

You want to be supportive and say, “I’m so excited for you,” but somewhere in your heart, a tiny dramatic voice is also saying, “Please don’t go.”

Because saying goodbye to a friend is not always simple.

Sometimes they’re moving to another city.

Sometimes they’re changing jobs.

Sometimes they’re graduating.

Sometimes you’re the one leaving.

And sometimes life just quietly pulls people into different seasons before anyone is really ready.

Even when you’re truly happy for them, it can still sting a little.

You want to say, “I’m proud of you,” but also, “Please don’t forget me when you become all successful and mysterious.”

You want to be funny, but not too silly.

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