Hello hopenfaith: Well... I don't really have any particular basis for saying this. But from what you wrote, it sounds to me as though moving just kind-of avoids the whole issue. Since you feel good about where you're living, my thinking would be that it makes sense to stay there. And if the fact that your friend also lives there causes you ongoing difficulties, then perhaps find a therapist with whom you can work through whatever relationship issues you are struggling with. Under any circumstances, you don't have to try to continue to have a relationship with this person just because the two of you happen to live in the same city.

Anyway... I see this is your first post here on PC. So... to PsychCentral… from the Skeezyks! May the time you spend here be of benefit.

PsychCentral is a great place to get information as well as support for mental health issues. The more you post, & reply to other members’ posts, the more a part of the community you will become. Plus there are social groups you can join & chat rooms where you’ll be able to connect with other PC members in real time (once your first 5 posts have been reviewed & approved.) Lots of great stuff! So please keep posting!