Nothing is permanent even virtual SW friends. Some left even without saying goodbye.

It can sting when that happens, especially if you enjoyed their company or it became routine to chat with them everyday or you thought of you two being close enough that you’d get a head’s up when they were needing to take a break. Life happens though and I hate to say it but oftentimes we’re not as high on the totem pole as we were once perceived to be. It’s a reality you tend to accept the more abrupt departures happen. So when it does happen, I tend to see it as there are better things in life calling for their attention and they’re answering that call. In my eyes they’re feeding their light and they have my backing in that department 100%. The sting is real though and it can linger for some time as you adjust some things. It’s why I find myself very weary of forging new connections and that’s a very sad thing to prohibit yourself from doing when connecting is the true point of in a place like this.

I don't think most people see these sites as ways to make real and lasting friendships. I think many just find these sites fun to be on and share some laughs, but nothing too personal.
It use to bother me when people didn't want to be friends off the site we were on, but now... I try to keep a distance emotionally and not let it bother me so much.

That's why it's important to be careful how much energy you put into this place and people in general

No one stays here cause this site gets worse by the day

About the only thing you can do then is enjoy their presence while they are here.

Some kind of "Good bye" might be nice but somtimes people get banned OR they tend to fade away.

Most people do not usually abruptly leave forums, they tend to frequent less and less.

You can make a few good connections with some friends and maybe even trust them, but it's not like it is in real life.
Nothing will ever beat face-to-face interaction. Maybe I'm old school, but it's done well for me so far.

True friendship stands the test of time even if it goes separate ways , it can be rekindled regardless of time gone by because the heart keeps it safe even if only in memory.

,,,then you get the flouncers who say stuff like "I'm leaving this group amd none of you can stop me", to which the classic reply is "Don't let the door smack your arse on the way out",,, :)

ESPECIALLY SW "friends"...

Its sad that it is something that you get use to here on SW, but its the way it works. it always seems to happen just when you are getting comfortable and willing to let your guard down.

Having been left in the lurch both in real life and virtually recently, I can say both sting.

It can be tough. I’m just happy if I feel I made their life better in some small way for even a short period of time.

It's the nature of life... People enter, then leave... Some stay longer than others ...

That's correct...it's why I keep others at arms length...I come and go a lot here too ...

I love it here, I wouldn't ever leave, Kicked off, Maybe !

They are virtual friends. That's all. It's not like a real life friendship

It is the Internet....I expect everyone to disappear with warning..😀.

Thats the way life on SW is.

You are correct.

More power to 'em!

@MrBrownstone @MrBrownstone seems to have left without saying goodbye.

Yes I'm guilty of this. This is why I always warn ppl 😌

This is why I choose to stay to myself