Hi Anita and Eliana,

Thank you both so much for your thoughtful responses. I do think that the friendship was becoming too one sided, and that was the root of the hurt that I was feeling. I may never know the reasons why he changed his behavior, but I do need to accept that the friendship is just not where it once was and it may never be there again. The funny thing is, I heard from him this morning on my way to work – he texted me to let me know that he hopes I’m doing okay and have a good day. I responded and thanked him, but I think that it would be wise for me to draw back a little bit from the friendship to avoid strain and further disappointment. I am going to leave the door open, but moving forward I won’t expect anything from him.

Lauren