[thekingof8]

I may have mentioned in another thread that I planned a reunion for my work friends from my first job in September. I'm nervous about it, but I'm sure it will go okay.

My concern is coping afterwards. I'll be seeing all of my old friends again, and we'll share some laughs and memories. It's just when it's over and everyone is gone, I'll get those feelings of loneliness, like I'm losing everybody.

My question is, how do I cope with this? I keep in touch with the majority of them on Facebook, but it's not the same.

[SeekerSeeking]

Sounds like a good get-together.

Just like you are nervous and know it will be okay—so will it be okay after.

When ‘I’m lonely’ thoughts go across your mind, cancel them, and say, “I am so lucky to meet them all again.”

Other than that, maybe you could make dates to meet those you know on Facebook throughout the year…

[Fuzzybear]

[Miss P]

I hear ya.... I'm now only vaguely in touch with my old school friends n can relate to what your saying. I'd advise you to make the best of what interaction you get with them, but don't be sad for the times when your apart n keep in touch, as you are doing x

[LEARN2018]

I have friends that I don't get to see very often and it can be very difficult. part of me really wants to be friends and enjoy the memories when we are together, but another part of me doesn't even want to make them because it can make the distance harder. I think that its really important to soak up the good times though! Make the memories with your work friends while your with them so you can reflect back on them later. Maybe consider planning another reunion with them so you have something to look forward to after they leave