Q&A for How to Deal With a Friend Moving Away

Make time to chat with your old friends after the move. You might have to make the first move by saying something like "I really miss you. I'd love to get together sometime!"

It's completely natural to feel this way when a friend is moving. It shows that they mean a lot to you and you were able to build a great relationship. I suggest you look into ways you can keep in touch with your friend, like social media or writing letters. Just because they're moving doesn't mean you can never talk again!

One option is to ask your parents if you can throw a goodbye party for your friend. It's normal to feel sad when a good friend is moving, but having one last fun gathering can be a nice way to say goodbye.

It is hard to deal with a friend moving away, especially when you're a preteen. You're stronger than you know, and do have the emotional capacity to deal with painful circumstances such as this, even if you don't believe it. Take each day as it comes, live in the present, let yourself grieve, control what you can control, and let go of what you can't. It gets better, and thankfully it sounds like you have a lot of time ahead of you to make more friendships and maintain the ones you have.

You're not the only one this has happened to. Remember that the world is full of people you can make friends with, even if it doesn't feel like it right now. Keep in touch with your old friends by text, FaceTime, etc., but start putting in the effort to make new friends. Just go up to someone and say hi. That's the first step. Try not to stress too much, everything will work out.

Maybe try to make a few more memories and get a gift. Have a farewell dinner at which you share memories. Ensure you have each other's social media contact details and make a promise to catch up at least once a month, if not more often.

Some people feel as if pushing people away would cause them less pain, which sometimes does the opposite. You should talk to them about it.

Talking to a therapist is not weird - it's very helpful, natural and comforting. If your car has a problem, you talk to a specialist mechanic; if your knee has a problem, you talk to a specialist doctor; so why not talk to a specialist therapist if your heart or mind has a question? You don't have to tell everyone that you're talking to a therapist, keep it private. Doctors, counselors and teachers can also be good conversation partners.

You can still send your friend an email. If you know your friend's new address, you can always send him or her a letter instead.

Just let it out. It's perfectly fine to feel sad. Talk to them, because then it'll help a lot.

A gift isn't usually as important as heartfelt words or a written message. Write a letter to your friend expressing how much you'll miss him.

Ask your friend for her address so you can exchange letters through the mail. See if she can borrow a parent or friend's laptop to exchange emails or Skype.

Understand that your friend might have had a lot of other things on her mind. She probably didn't want you to feel upset or sad.

Have an open and honest conversation with your partner to discuss your options. You might consider breaking up, maintaining a long-distance relationship, or entering into an open relationship. Ultimately, it's up to you both to discuss and decide what you feel comfortable with.

I think you should try to make new friends. It may not be the same, but holding on so tightly to this friendship is making you miserable. You can still be friends with this girl, but you should not put all your eggs in one basket. Meet some new people. You never know who could become your next best friend.

Your friend is probably used to that place now, and she wants to strengthen her friendships there. Your bond with her is probably very strong, and your friend must be hoping you will understand. Also, moving is hard. Try to give your friend some space, because she may be under a lot of stress, and be sure she knows that you are there for her when she needs it.

Make sure to keep her phone number, you can always talk, and try to make some new friends, too. Also, talk to her about how you feel, maybe she will brainstorm ideas to keep in touch.

Try to make your last day together as fun as possible. You're in a sad situation, so make the best of it! And remember, it's not the end of the world. Life will go on. You can always text and call and everything else, your friendship isn't over as long as you work at it.

Tell her not to worry, and that you're there for her. Also tell her that she can always contact her father, even if she doesn't live with him anymore.

Give it some time. Practical things like an e-mail connection may take some time to set up again. This is probably a troubling period in your friend's life, so do your best to reach her through other ways. Let her know you're there for her and see if there's anything you can do to help.

Keep in touch with your friends. If the bullies hate you, don't give them attention. Try meeting new people and stay away from the bullies. If they give you problems, talk to a teacher or your guardian. Meet new people in your class and stay positive.

Act the same way you always do. Spend time together and make some good memories before she leaves.

There are so many different apps that you can download to still talk to them with calling, texting and video chatting including Oovoo, Snapchat, Skype, etc. You can even send pictures to each other with those apps.

Get their phone numbers and email addresses. Try to contact them at least once a week and ask about how they are getting on. You can Skype or FaceTime anytime they are free to, and keep updated on each others' lives. This way you stay close and maintain your bond. If possible, try to organize a trip to meet them near where they moved so you can chat properly and spend some time together face to face.

Talk to a family member or friend about trying to reach out to her, maybe she'll answer them. If not, she may just be very busy, and doesn't have time. Try to use someone else's phone/laptop to contact her, and if she answers, ask her why. Maybe she has a lot of other things going on that are exhausting her mentally and physically. In other words, she might not have the energy/time to talk.

Try to stay in touch via social media (Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, etc.), e-mail, and texts. Use FaceTime or Skype on a regular basis so you can feel like you're in the same room.

Try seeking out a therapist to talk about this with. You can also try making new friends to replace the gap.

This is tough, but if you're not allowed to contact this person anymore, you'll have to accept this and move on. It will get easier with time. Try to make some new friends and distract yourself with school, hobbies you enjoy, etc., whatever will take your mind off it.

That is called codependency. We all seem to be waiting for someone to save us, but no one is coming to save us. We have to be our own heroes, and learn to be the heroes to others. If someone chooses to not be a part of your life, let them go. The universe has a way of bringing the people we need in our lives at specific moments. As for your sanity, you are responsible for your own mental health. It is never a good idea to make your mental health someone else's problem. That is a lot of pressure to put on another person. Let this person go and allow yourself to heal.

Think about it this way. Do you honestly, truly believe that in 2 years you'll be 100% the same? Everyone changes, and you should hope that you both will too. It means that you are growing. If you really are feeling upset about this try bringing it up with someone you know. Did you two both hang out with the same person? It's probable that they are experiencing this feeling too. If it takes a while, fine. We all feel a little forgotten sometimes. Hopefully, if you call this person a friend, they call you one too. And friends care about each other. It will all settle down when the time comes. Until then, make some sweet memories with the people who are here with you now.