I've come to realize recently that I don't spend much time with my IM client open, and as such, don't feel like I'm connecting with my friends as much as I used to. I don't really like to sit around with it connected when I'm hanging out with Diana, because I'd rather have the face time with her. But even at other times, I often forget to fire it up.
The last year or so was interesting when it comes to the friendships that I have. I can only think of two or three close friends who are local anymore, and lots of "acquaintances" for lack of a better term. The rest are all out of town, or even out of state.
I think a part of it is that I felt like some relationships weren't worth keeping up. I'm still astounded at how some people are your BFF in person but willing to kick you in the nuts to anyone else. I've always given those people the benefit of the doubt, and I have no idea why. I've stopped doing that.
Granted, I do think there is some level of richer interaction with friends via Facebook. It's not quite in real time (not that it was ever a requirement) like IM, but I've especially managed to rebuild college friendships that I thought were long lost. We've all changed so much, and yet, we still have that experience that we shared. Maybe this will finally be the year that all of their sorry asses go back for homecoming!
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