Reply #1: I get a real feeling from this story that it's not about you. [View All]

He's not mad or angry at you and it's not that he doesn't care about you - between his mom, his unstable living conditions, his discharge and whatever else is going on, he feels awkward being in touch. Maybe he has some issues he needs to work out? Maybe he feels embarrassed or that he's failed at something? Maybe he just needs to be on his own for a while? Whatever the reason, it's not a reflection of his feelings for you. I've been in that position before and I've lost touch with people because of it - I wish I hadn't, but it was just the circumstances at the time.

He may reach out to you again in the future or you may run into each other somewhere. Just let him know you're glad to see him, no matter what his circumstances. You're so right - when you think about someone a lot, they often reappear. Think about some fun times you had with him and remember how you felt during those times - bringing feelings into play often helps bring them back around.

And, in the meantime, know that sometimes people are meant to have an impact on our lives but aren't meant to stay permanently.

Most of all though, don't feel that this is something that you've done or not done. I can tell you've been a great friend to him. :hug: