u/Important_Bed_9893

I asked at the beginning of all this, and it feels right to ask again now. I’m leaving at the end of next month, so there’s no pressure just thought I’d ask. I know it’s been five months of silence, but I didn’t want to leave without reaching out.”

I have… or maybe had an online friend. We used to talk every day about comic books, random nerdy stuff, all the little things that made those conversations feel easy and real. But about five months ago, right after I moved for my internship, it was like a switch flipped. She just… stopped.

Now it’s down to one video a day. No real conversation, no back and forth just enough to feel like something is still there, but not enough for it to actually be what it used to be.

At one point, I even gave her an out. I told her if she didn’t want to talk anymore, that was okay. I didn’t want to force something that wasn’t there. But she didn’t take it and nothing changed either.

I get that friendships end. I’m honestly at peace with that part. What’s harder is being stuck in this in between space, where it feels like I’m the only one still trying to keep something alive that’s already fading.

I just wish she’d make a clear choice either let it end or show up again. Because this halfway, “zombie” version of a friendship… it’s harder to hold onto than just letting go.