Just a little disappointed

Does it sometimes seem like friends choose to let go of each other? I'm beginning to realize that I can remain faithful to my special people, but they still may drift away. It's hard in this busy here-and-now culture to cultivate relationships over long distances and long periods of time. And it really takes effort on both sides. I think I'm also realizing that I'm okay with it. Not because I want to let friends go, so to speak, but because I've matured enough to let friends choose for themselves. I've especially had my eyes opened as I grow spiritually...and am not able to take my friends on that journey with me; I've tried. But I can honestly say that I will not stop praying for each one to become like Jesus and experience the glory of God in their souls.