@Knixon said:

Hey I just came up with the clever usage, you have to figure out how to make it fit.

Anu you'd say something like that.

@SpecialFlowers said:

@znexyish said:

I guess so. We all have Sheldon on the brain now because of this dumb episode. Now wouldn't have Sheldon left Tam when he went to Switzerland or wherever he went? I have to not take this nonsense seriously. We are too lazy to go after you with toothpicks and glow sticks. I also like the word obtuse as well as the three types of triangles: isosceles, scalene, and equilateral.

Well, I'll try not to pitch a conniption fit if you ever decide to move away from me to a far away message board land in search of acute lady named Scalene with lovely equilateral, uh...eyes. That would be obtuse of me. Just don't go serenading her with Alan O'Day's hit Undercover Angle, because that's my song.

Also, I tried really hard to find something clever to say with the word isosceles, but I failed.

Don't worry Lemoons you can have that song with my blessing. Its all yours.

@SpecialFlowers said:

@Knixon said:

Hey I just came up with the clever usage, you have to figure out how to make it fit.

Anu you'd say something like that.

Knixon you win the use a type of triangle in a sentence contest first prize from me for that one

@SpecialFlowers said:

Sheldon was angry when Tam did not move to California with him as promised. Although Sheldon took the anger too far, it can be very sad to lose a friend to a move. Have you ever had to move away from a friend, or has a friend ever moved away from you? How did it leave you feeling?

My best friend in the 8th grade moved away to another state two days before 9th grade started. (Parent's job was transferred.) My best friend in 11th grade moved away to Paris after that year. (Another parental job transfer.) My best friend in college and I ended up living different places after college. My best friend right after college moved away to another town 2 years into our friendship. (Another job transfer, this time her husband.) I've had other friends fade away. I keep my circle extremely small now as a result.

Although Sheldon should not have held a grudge against Tam, I will say that losing a best friend can cause a deep wound. Add that hurt to someone with a personality like Sheldon's and there is definitely the probability for some extra deep hurt and an irrational response. Also, we know that Sheldon's childhood wasn't easy and that Tam was really his only friend, so Sheldon was probably extra clingy.

Edit: I have re-read this OP and it kind of sucks. Really I just wanted people to tell their own stories. I'm not trying to defend Sheldon! I promise!

Yeah.

It's been a minute, but I don't remember feeling sad. We lived about seven miles past the middle of nowhere, and we were relocating to Metropolis for my Dad's new job!

I remember being happy and excited and a little bit scared.

@FormerlyKnownAs said:

Yeah.

It's been a minute, but I don't remember feeling sad. We lived about seven miles past the middle of nowhere, and we were relocating to Metropolis for my Dad's new job!

I remember being happy and excited and a little bit scared.

That sounds like a very positive outlook that you had, and it's refreshing to hear that a move was an overall good thing for you.

FKA, I've been debating about where to put this, and I think I'll just put it right here. I don't really want to start a new thread for this purpose. This message is for everyone, though. I've been doing some thinking and I have decided that I may have reached my expiration date in these parts. I have certainly enjoyed posting over the years, though, and I would call the experience we all had on the old board an "online phenomenon" the likes of which may never be matched- at least for me. I want to say thank you to those who took the time to post in my threads over the years, and also for your patience with me.

And for you FKA- I will say that I have not found this board to be quite the same experience as the previous one, but I am thankful I joined it for one main reason, and that is because you and I have had a very nice time talking on here. I'm pretty sure you had me on "ignore" on the old board (I apologize if I'm wrong about that), and it has been so nice to chat with you on here. So the new board was not for naught!

Here's to a wonderful last season and I wish everyone all the very best!

@SpecialFlowers said:

@FormerlyKnownAs said:

Yeah.

It's been a minute, but I don't remember feeling sad. We lived about seven miles past the middle of nowhere, and we were relocating to Metropolis for my Dad's new job!

I remember being happy and excited and a little bit scared.

That sounds like a very positive outlook that you had, and it's refreshing to hear that a move was an overall good thing for you.

FKA, I've been debating about where to put this, and I think I'll just put it right here. I don't really want to start a new thread for this purpose. This message is for everyone, though. I've been doing some thinking and I have decided that I may have reached my expiration date in these parts. I have certainly enjoyed posting over the years, though, and I would call the experience we all had on the old board an "online phenomenon" the likes of which may never be matched- at least for me. I want to say thank you to those who took the time to post in my threads over the years, and also for your patience with me.

And for you FKA- I will say that I have not found this board to be quite the same experience as the previous one, but I am thankful I joined it for one main reason, and that is because you and I have had a very nice time talking on here. I'm pretty sure you had me on "ignore" on the old board (I apologize if I'm wrong about that), and it has been so nice to chat with you on here. So the new board was not for naught!

Here's to a wonderful last season and I wish everyone all the very best!

Oh what fools we mortals be,

To have use "Ignore" so liberally.

It seems rather symptomatic of snowflake culture, actually.

@SpecialFlowers said:

Sheldon was angry when Tam did not move to California with him as promised. Although Sheldon took the anger too far, it can be very sad to lose a friend to a move. Have you ever had to move away from a friend, or has a friend ever moved away from you? How did it leave you feeling?

My best friend in the 8th grade moved away to another state two days before 9th grade started. (Parent's job was transferred.) My best friend in 11th grade moved away to Paris after that year. (Another parental job transfer.) My best friend in college and I ended up living different places after college. My best friend right after college moved away to another town 2 years into our friendship. (Another job transfer, this time her husband.) I've had other friends fade away. I keep my circle extremely small now as a result.

Although Sheldon should not have held a grudge against Tam, I will say that losing a best friend can cause a deep wound. Add that hurt to someone with a personality like Sheldon's and there is definitely the probability for some extra deep hurt and an irrational response. Also, we know that Sheldon's childhood wasn't easy and that Tam was really his only friend, so Sheldon was probably extra clingy.

Edit: I have re-read this OP and it kind of sucks. Really I just wanted people to tell their own stories. I'm not trying to defend Sheldon! I promise!

Hey , Lemons, I have a relevant personal story. I've been living with my roommate since 2013 and she's been my best friend since 8th grade.

I'm moving out next month to move in with my fiance and my biggest worry is that leaving her will affect our friendship. She understands why I'm moving out but she's not happy, and I will definitely miss living with her.

@SpecialFlowers said:

@FormerlyKnownAs said:

Yeah.

It's been a minute, but I don't remember feeling sad. We lived about seven miles past the middle of nowhere, and we were relocating to Metropolis for my Dad's new job!

I remember being happy and excited and a little bit scared.

That sounds like a very positive outlook that you had, and it's refreshing to hear that a move was an overall good thing for you.

FKA, I've been debating about where to put this, and I think I'll just put it right here. I don't really want to start a new thread for this purpose. This message is for everyone, though. I've been doing some thinking and I have decided that I may have reached my expiration date in these parts. I have certainly enjoyed posting over the years, though, and I would call the experience we all had on the old board an "online phenomenon" the likes of which may never be matched- at least for me. I want to say thank you to those who took the time to post in my threads over the years, and also for your patience with me.

And for you FKA- I will say that I have not found this board to be quite the same experience as the previous one, but I am thankful I joined it for one main reason, and that is because you and I have had a very nice time talking on here. I'm pretty sure you had me on "ignore" on the old board (I apologize if I'm wrong about that), and it has been so nice to chat with you on here. So the new board was not for naught!

Here's to a wonderful last season and I wish everyone all the very best!

Lemons sweetie you know you will be back by seasons end. So do I. Until then

When lifes gives you a lemonade machine

@znexyish said:

When lifes gives you a lemonade machine

Wonder why people find these things so fascinating. I once watched one that went on for 30 minutes! It's almost as if you are hypothesized, and can't look away.

@FormerlyKnownAs said:

@znexyish said:

When lifes gives you a lemonade machine

Wonder why people find these things so fascinating. I once watched one that went on for 30 minutes! It's almost as if you are hypothesized, and can't look away.

And just like Sheldon and his closure issues it is such a relief when the last domino falls https://youtu.be/VfOYK6dHS88

@FormerlyKnownAs said:

@znexyish said:

When lifes gives you a lemonade machine

Wonder why people find these things so fascinating. I once watched one that went on for 30 minutes! It's almost as if you are hypothesized, and can't look away.

Hypothesized? That's not even a perfectly cromulent word!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcxsgZxqnEg

At least, not for that usage.

@SpecialFlowers said:

Sheldon was angry when Tam did not move to California with him as promised. Although Sheldon took the anger too far, it can be very sad to lose a friend to a move. Have you ever had to move away from a friend, or has a friend ever moved away from you? How did it leave you feeling?

My best friend in the 8th grade moved away to another state two days before 9th grade started. (Parent's job was transferred.) My best friend in 11th grade moved away to Paris after that year. (Another parental job transfer.) My best friend in college and I ended up living different places after college. My best friend right after college moved away to another town 2 years into our friendship. (Another job transfer, this time her husband.) I've had other friends fade away. I keep my circle extremely small now as a result.

Although Sheldon should not have held a grudge against Tam, I will say that losing a best friend can cause a deep wound. Add that hurt to someone with a personality like Sheldon's and there is definitely the probability for some extra deep hurt and an irrational response. Also, we know that Sheldon's childhood wasn't easy and that Tam was really his only friend, so Sheldon was probably extra clingy.

Edit: I have re-read this OP and it kind of sucks. Really I just wanted people to tell their own stories. I'm not trying to defend Sheldon! I promise!

I agree I moved around a lot from the time I graduated high school. I thought my elementary friends would be my friends for life, then I went to Jr. High and most drifted apart never to even speak again. In Jr. High I thought those would be life long friends too and once you get into high school you start really finding your closest 1 or 2 friends but as the OP states everyone moves away for going to different colleges, some join the military, some just follow their dreams.

When you graduate college I think that is probably the worst type because you consider yourself an adult and feel you really know what you want in a close friend so when these go MIA it hurts the most. I remember like the 5 closest friends I made in college all moved to different states and some got married right away, some got buried in their careers, and some just stop answering their phones and emails.

Some people ,actually most people, are bad at staying friends and keeping in touch unless you are very valuable to them. Like if you are very wealthy, successful, well-connected then others really get too selfish and busy with life.

Sad but true.

@MrCharmingMan said:

@SpecialFlowers said:

Sheldon was angry when Tam did not move to California with him as promised. Although Sheldon took the anger too far, it can be very sad to lose a friend to a move. Have you ever had to move away from a friend, or has a friend ever moved away from you? How did it leave you feeling?

My best friend in the 8th grade moved away to another state two days before 9th grade started. (Parent's job was transferred.) My best friend in 11th grade moved away to Paris after that year. (Another parental job transfer.) My best friend in college and I ended up living different places after college. My best friend right after college moved away to another town 2 years into our friendship. (Another job transfer, this time her husband.) I've had other friends fade away. I keep my circle extremely small now as a result.

Although Sheldon should not have held a grudge against Tam, I will say that losing a best friend can cause a deep wound. Add that hurt to someone with a personality like Sheldon's and there is definitely the probability for some extra deep hurt and an irrational response. Also, we know that Sheldon's childhood wasn't easy and that Tam was really his only friend, so Sheldon was probably extra clingy.

Edit: I have re-read this OP and it kind of sucks. Really I just wanted people to tell their own stories. I'm not trying to defend Sheldon! I promise!

I agree I moved around a lot from the time I graduated high school. I thought my elementary friends would be my friends for life, then I went to Jr. High and most drifted apart never to even speak again. In Jr. High I thought those would be life long friends too and once you get into high school you start really finding your closest 1 or 2 friends but as the OP states everyone moves away for going to different colleges, some join the military, some just follow their dreams.

When you graduate college I think that is probably the worst type because you consider yourself an adult and feel you really know what you want in a close friend so when these go MIA it hurts the most. I remember like the 5 closest friends I made in college all moved to different states and some got married right away, some got buried in their careers, and some just stop answering their phones and emails.

Some people ,actually most people, are bad at staying friends and keeping in touch unless you are very valuable to them. Like if you are very wealthy, successful, well-connected then others really get too selfish and busy with life.

Sad but true.

I have "Wonder Years" friends that I consider FFL.

Needless to say, we are spread all over everywhere now, so only occasionally get to see each others. But, enough folks stay in touch with enough folks to keep everyone reasonable up-to-date on the goings-on with others—even those who less-than-occasionally “dropped back in”.

These are relationships that I expect to live as long as I do. I think the bonds last because: (1) you probably can’t remember a time when you didn’t know them; (2 ) you were just as friendly and “at home” with everyone in their family tree as they were with yours; and (3) they knew and accepted the you that was you before you had to conform-to-fit.

@FormerlyKnownAs said:

@MrCharmingMan said:

@SpecialFlowers said:

Sheldon was angry when Tam did not move to California with him as promised. Although Sheldon took the anger too far, it can be very sad to lose a friend to a move. Have you ever had to move away from a friend, or has a friend ever moved away from you? How did it leave you feeling?

My best friend in the 8th grade moved away to another state two days before 9th grade started. (Parent's job was transferred.) My best friend in 11th grade moved away to Paris after that year. (Another parental job transfer.) My best friend in college and I ended up living different places after college. My best friend right after college moved away to another town 2 years into our friendship. (Another job transfer, this time her husband.) I've had other friends fade away. I keep my circle extremely small now as a result.

Although Sheldon should not have held a grudge against Tam, I will say that losing a best friend can cause a deep wound. Add that hurt to someone with a personality like Sheldon's and there is definitely the probability for some extra deep hurt and an irrational response. Also, we know that Sheldon's childhood wasn't easy and that Tam was really his only friend, so Sheldon was probably extra clingy.

Edit: I have re-read this OP and it kind of sucks. Really I just wanted people to tell their own stories. I'm not trying to defend Sheldon! I promise!

I agree I moved around a lot from the time I graduated high school. I thought my elementary friends would be my friends for life, then I went to Jr. High and most drifted apart never to even speak again. In Jr. High I thought those would be life long friends too and once you get into high school you start really finding your closest 1 or 2 friends but as the OP states everyone moves away for going to different colleges, some join the military, some just follow their dreams.

When you graduate college I think that is probably the worst type because you consider yourself an adult and feel you really know what you want in a close friend so when these go MIA it hurts the most. I remember like the 5 closest friends I made in college all moved to different states and some got married right away, some got buried in their careers, and some just stop answering their phones and emails.

Some people ,actually most people, are bad at staying friends and keeping in touch unless you are very valuable to them. Like if you are very wealthy, successful, well-connected then others really get too selfish and busy with life.

Sad but true.

I have "Wonder Years" friends that I consider FFL.

Needless to say, we are spread all over everywhere now, so only occasionally get to see each others. But, enough folks stay in touch with enough folks to keep everyone reasonable up-to-date on the goings-on with others—even those who less-than-occasionally “dropped back in”.

These are relationships that I expect to live as long as I do. I think the bonds last because: (1) you probably can’t remember a time when you didn’t know them; (2 ) you were just as friendly and “at home” with everyone in their family tree as they were with yours; and (3) they knew and accepted the you that was you before you had to conform-to-fit.

Thats good for you. I think it also matters where you grew up too. I noticed people who grew up in small town, the midwest or the south tend to stick together and keep in touch. If you are from a big city like LA where most people are fake and pretentious then you pretty much only have friends if you are a wealthy, powerful person. I grew up in the midwest then I loved to Arizona, LA, Seattle, now back in California and I've seen pretty much all my friends go MIA unless i hunt them down and call them a bunch of times.

I also don't use social media so perhaps if I did use FB or something we'd at least be connected that way, but we all know FB is not the same as a true friend calling you up regularly to see how you are doing and even flying over to visit you just to hang out.