Hello,
My DD (10) made a friend last year online through a mutual irl friend (we lived in the same city). They met up and got along really well, they had her stay round their house, met up on weekends, been round each others houses. This went on for over a year until they relocated in September, DD was okay with this, obviously sad but knew we would go visit in May and they have said they will visit where we live to see friends too.
Myself and DD are very close and I noticed she’s been emotional, so asked what was wrong. She’s told me she misses him and has seen that he’s made a lot of new friends at his new school and although she’s happy for him, she’s scared she’s being replaced. He’s been very good at keeping in touch with her, they did a virtual sleepover at the weekend and had fun. I think she just really misses him and seeing him out with his new friends reminds her of how they used to be (he’s sent her pictures of him with his new friends).
She’s been feeling guilty for feeling this way but I’ve told her it’s natural, told her to look at the positives, that they have a special friendship and when they see each other it will be extra special with loads to catch up on.
Has anyone had experience of this or any advice on how to make her feel better? Has anyone’s children been through this and stayed friends?